Licensing Board Members

ServeWise Licensing Board Members' course and Qualification

This is for Licensing Board members, elected by their local Council. It may be useful for other people involved in the licensing process, such as Licensing Board administration staff, lawyers or police.

• This is a mandatory qualification so there are no entrance requirements
• 1 day course with home study
• Delivered by selected licensed ServeWise Trainers
• Course content is specified by the Scottish Government and covers an introduction to licensing, responsible operation of licensed premises, the effect of irresponsible operation on society and health
• 40 question multiple choice assessment completed at the end of the training session, awarded by Alcohol Focus Scotland and accredited by Scottish Qualifications Authority for the purposes of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
• The ServeWise publication "Handbook for Licensing Board Members" is issued to candidates for pre-course reading and is included in the price.