Course Overview
Planning to work as a duty manager in charge of liquor sales? Licensing laws have recently changed – complete this essential short course to make sure you comply! This is a mandatory course for anyone who wants to work as a duty manager in charge of a liquor store, supermarket, café, restaurant, nightclub, bar, community or sports club.
With a range of start dates throughout the year, this popular seminar develops a working knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. It acts as a vital pathway to the Licence Controller Qualification and the General Manager’s Certificate.
This is an intense, three week course that comprehensively covers government legislations on the sale and supply of liquor. You'll need a good level of comprehension to succeed.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 was fully implemented in December 2013, replacing the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. The effects of these changes are fully explained during this seminar.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive:
- NZQA credit for unit standards 4646 and 16705
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
3 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Study face-to-face on campus tutorials at set times (2-3 tutorials over 3 weeks) plus online learning Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 5 |
| Indicative Fees | $295 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
This course is a pre-requisite for anyone wishing to apply for their General Managers Certificate (administered by district licensing agencies).
Topics you'll cover
- Objective and applications of the Act
- Responsibilities of a duty manager
- Host responsibility
- Sale and supply of alcohol
- Licence type, application and renewal procedures
- Offences and penalties
You'll gain two NZQA unit standards - 4646 and 16705 - to prove your knowledge of the law and your responsibilities as a host.
You'll then need to apply to ServiceIQ for your Licence Controller Qualification and upon receipt can apply to your local regional authority for a General Manager's Certificate. (Note: you must be 20 years or over to obtain a General Manager's Certificate).
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $295 for domestic students |
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*Please note, fees for our 2024 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2024 fee amount.
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
There are no minimum academic requirements (open entry), however you must be a minimum of 20 years old at the time the course is undertaken in order to obtain a General Manager's Certificate.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
Other Considerations
You must have:
- access to a computer and the internet to complete the online theory component of the course.
English language requirements
Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 3 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Study face-to-face on campus tutorials at set times (2-3 tutorials over 3 weeks) plus online learning
- Part-time study available
