We deliver the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS for groups in-house in London and throughout England & Wales.
The course is delivered in 1 day (09.30 - 17.00) and the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors exam takes place on the day of the course; a ADPS distance learning option is also available.
In-House BIIAB Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS Course
If you have a group of learners you would like us to deliver ADPS training to, we offer in-house group courses (min. 5 learners) for clients throughout England and Wales.
The ADPS course can be delivered either at the client’s own workplace or at a training facility we will provide close by.
In-house Award for Designated Premises Supervisors courses are run at the convenience of our clients; including weekends where required.
Distance Learning Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS
Because regular open Award for Designated Premises Supervisors courses may not always be scheduled, we have made a distance learning option available.
The distance learning option requires learners to perform ‘open learning’ and then attend one of our training centres in order to complete the examination. ‘Open learning’ means learning at your own pace from the ADPS handbook and CD-ROM, which are sent out once a booking has been completed.
ADPS Distance Learning Exam Dates - Regular ADPS exam dates are scheduled for the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors distance learning option.
Award for Designated Premises Supervisors distance learning examinations take place at 16.00 on the chosen date.
Book the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Online or by Telephone
Course Fees - Award for Designated Premises Supervisors
ADPS Course - £150.00 + vat per learner.
ADPS Distance Learning Option - £110 + vat per learner.
Fees are all inclusive of ADPS course handbook, course materials, tuition, examination & certification; there are No Hidden Extras.
We provide tea, coffee and water during the course; learners should make their own arrangements for lunch.
Where we are training in-house at a client’s premises, we are required to register the training facility with the BIIAB in order to meet our quality assurance standards. We complete this process at no additional cost to the client.
What is the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS course?
The BIIAB Level 2 Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS is a qualification designed for anyone wishing to assume the position of Designated Premises Supervisor on licensed premises.
A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) must be appointed on any licensed premises where alcohol is served. The DPS is responsible for the ‘day-to-day running of the premises’ and is prescribed as the ‘single point of accountability’.
The ADPS course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out their responsibilities as a DPS in a professional manner and uphold the objectives outlined in the Licensing Act 2003.
The Designated Premises Supervisor role makes the person assuming the position responsible and legally accountable for the activities taking place on that premises. This means that the DPS will often be liable for penalties or large fines for non-compliance or unauthorised licensable activities.
There is no requirement in the Licensing Act which determines that a DPS should be present at the licensed premises for any specified period. However we have noticed an increasing number of licensing authorities who look unfavourably or who will not accept someone who is not intimately involved with the running of the licensed premises, assuming the position of DPS.
What does the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors cover?
Roles and responsibilities of the designated premises supervisor • Licensable activities • Crime and disorder • Public nuisance • Public safety • Protection of children from harm • Relevant legislation • Risk assessment • Compliance •
Who should obtain the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors?
The qualification is designed for learners who are:
- Already a Designated Premises Supervisor at their premises
- Planning to assume the position of DPS on licensed premises in the future.
- Supervisors / managers working in the on-trade (pubs, bars, nightclubs, hotels, restaurants etc.) and in the off-trade (off-licenses, supermarkets, etc.)
- Starting a new business in the licensed retail sector
A Designated Premises Supervisor must hold a Personal Licence; the ADPS qualification does not entitle the holder to apply for a personal licence. Applicant for a personal licence must hold the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification. For this reason we always recommend learners should attend the APLH course prior to the ADPS course.
How is the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors assessed?
The ADPS is assessed via a short 30 minute, 30 question multiple-choice exam; learners must achieve 24/30 in their ADPS exam in order to pass and to be awarded their certificate.
Once completed, ADPS exam papers are returned to the BIIAB to be marked. We aim to inform learners of their results within 48 hours of their examination.
Who accredits the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors?
The ADPS is accredited by the BIIAB; on successfully passing the associated examination, learners will receive a certificate from the BIIAB.
Beyond the Blue Training & Consultancy is a ‘Grade 1 BIIAB Centre’ approved to administer BIIAB training and examinations.
The ADPS qualification is endorsed by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and recognised by licensing authorities across England & Wales. It is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) as a level 2 qualification. Level 2 means it is a qualification which supports employment progression.
Download the BIIAB ADPS Information Leaflet (pdf document)
Why choose Beyond the Blue Training & Consultancy as your training provider?
Beyond the Blue Training & Consultancy is a ‘BIIAB Grade 1 Training Centre’; the BIIAB describe Grade 1 as ‘demonstrating outstanding quality procedures’.
We have exceptionally high pass rates for all our BIIAB accredited courses. Throughout 2010 we had a 98% Pass Rate for learners attending training with us.
Our success is measured in the success of those people we train, we are focussed on providing excellence in customer service and delivering effective professional training.
Our focus is on delivering effective training which allows learners to work proactively within their workplace and to really understand their role and responsibilities; a consequence of our approach is that over 97% of learners attending our training pass their exam at the first attempt, but additionally they bring added value back to the business.
To complement our professional training and the course handbook, we provide learners attending our courses with a selection of comprehensive course hand-outs, sample workplace policies, useful signs and training aids which they can use in their place of work. These come together to form a training folder candidates can refer back to, in order to refresh their skills and knowledge.
For more reasons why you should choose Beyond the Blue as your training provider, to view our most recent examination pass rates and read a selection of learner feedback, please visit the Why Choose Us Page and read what our clients say about us on our Testimonials Page.
Download our ‘Training the Licensed Retail Sector’ Leaflet (pdf document)
Foreign Language Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Exam Papers
All training is given in English, however ADPS exam papers are also available in these languages; Chinese and Thai.
Clients requesting a foreign language examination paper must give us at least 5 working days notice (before the course date) and notify us at the time of booking.
Under certain circumstances translation dictionaries may be used during the exam, please Contact Us for more details. We have also made a Glossary of terms available in Welsh, Polish, Chinese and Turkish. These are available to download on our Useful Resources & Downloads Page.
BIIAB Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Handbook
Each learner is sent the BIIAB ADPS handbook when they register on the ADPS course to enable them to complete 'open learning'. Open learning consists of learners reading through the handbook prior to attending the course / exam.
Our courses are designed to be interactive and to take a full part in the course learners should be familiar with the content of the course handbook; this also results in better examination results as exams are based on this content.
Identity Documents Required for the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Exam
Learners are required to provide a form(s) of identity in order to sit the ADPS exam. For a full list of acceptable forms of identity please download ADPS Exam Identity Requirements (pdf document).
What is the difference between the National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors / NCDPS and the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors / ADPS?
The ADPS replaces the NCDPS course from January 2011.
This is due to the current transition from the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The NQF will cease to exist from the 31st December 2010.
The content of the ADPS qualification is the same as the now defunct NCDPS qualification; any NCDPS qualification achieved before 31st December 2010 remains valid.
