We deliver the BIIAB Level 2 Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff (ADALHS) for groups in-house in London and throughout England & Wales.
The course is delivered in 1 day (10.00 - 16.30) and the Award in Drug Awareness exam takes place on the day of the course; a distance learning option is also available.
In-House BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff Course
If you have a group of learners you would like us to deliver Award in Drug Awareness training to, we offer in-house group courses (min. 5 learners) for clients throughout England and Wales.
The Award in Drug Awareness course can be delivered either at the client’s own workplace or at a training facility we will provide close by.
In-house Award in Drug Awareness courses are run at the convenience of our clients; including weekends where required.
Distance Learning Option - BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness
Because regular open Award in Drug Awareness 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 Award in Drug Awareness handbook, which is sent out once a booking has been completed.
Drug Awareness Distance Learning Exam Dates - Regular BIIAB drug awareness exam dates are scheduled for the distance learning option.
Award in Drug Awareness distance learning examinations take place at 16.00 on the chosen date.
Book the BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness Online or by Telephone
- Call us on 01784 434 392 / 0845 602 55 95 (low call rate from land-line) to book over the telephone. Talk to a member of our professional team of drug awareness experts who will answer your questions promptly and honestly.
- For in-house Award in Drug Awareness course bookings please call us or complete our Drug Awareness Booking Enquiry Form.
Course Fees – BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness
In-House Drug Awareness Course - £150.00 + vat per learner.
Drug Awareness Distance Learning Option & Exam - £110 + vat per learner.
Fees are all inclusive of the BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff course handbook, course materials, tuition, examination & certification; there are No Hidden Extras.
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 in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff Course?
The BIIAB Level 2 Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff is a qualification designed for anyone working on licensed premises (pubs, clubs, bars, hotels, events industry etc.), to help them identify and minimise the impact of illegal / controlled drugs.
With in excess of 1 million Cocaine users, 2.5 million Cannabis users, 0.5 million Ecstasy users, 250,000 Ketamine users, countless Mephedrone users in the UK and the ongoing development of new ‘designer drugs’ (as well as the significant impact of Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Meth Amphetamine etc.), nowhere in the UK can claim to be entirely drug free.
Licensed premises attract a disproportionate number of illegal drug users and the Licensing Act 2003 makes specific reference to the effect of illegal drugs on licensed premises and the importance of combating their impact, through its ‘Prevention of Crime & Disorder’ licensing objective.
The Award in Drug Awareness is designed to allow professionals working within the sector to recognise and respond to the problems faced by the possession, use and dealing of illegal drugs.
By understanding legislation in relation to the use of illegal drugs on licensed premises, the Award in Drug Awareness allows licence holders and designated premises supervisors to protect their premises licence; by enforcing a zero tolerance policy and implementing proactive prevention strategies.
The qualification provides not only the latest information and trends on the 'drugs scene', but also uncovers the myths and uncomfortable truths which surround the ‘drug culture’ and allows businesses to genuinely strive towards a drug free environment.
The use of our Drug Box during the training, provides a realistic tool to help learners identify the different types of common illegal substances they may encounter in their workplace.
What does the Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff cover?
The law and trends relating to illegal drugs • Drug related legislation • Drug problems particular to licensed premises • Operational guidelines for devising a drugs strategy • Keeping drugs out of licensed premises • Public safety issues where drug misuse occurs on licensed premises • Guidelines for dealing with drug dealers •
Why choose Beyond the Blue Training & Consultancy as your training provider?
When it comes to the licensed retail and licensed hospitality sector training, Beyond the Blue is recognised as a leader in the field both by existing clients and industry bodies alike.
Beyond the Blue is a ‘BIIAB Grade 1 Accredited 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 2011 we had a 98.3% Pass Rate for learners attending training with us.
For more reasons why you should choose Beyond the Blue as your training provider for the BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff Course please visit:
Download our ‘Training the Licensed Retail Sector’ Information Leaflet (pdf document)
Who should attend the Award in Drug Awareness Course?
The Drug Awareness qualification is designed for anyone working in the licensed retail & licensed hospitality sectors or on any other licensed premises including:
• Staff at all levels working in licensed premises • Supervisors & managers in bars, clubs, pubs, hotels, leisure centres and the events industry • Designated premises supervisors • Security staff and door supervisors • Local authority employees with responsibility for licensing •
How is the Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff assessed?
The Award in Drug Awareness is assessed via a short 25 minute, 30 question multiple-choice exam; learners must achieve 24/30 in their exam in order to pass and to be awarded their certificate.
Once completed, Award in Drug Awareness 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 in Drug Awareness?
The Award in Drug Awareness 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 Training Centre’ approved to administer BIIAB training and examinations.
The drug awareness qualification is endorsed by the government 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 Award in Drug Awareness Information Leaflet (pdf document)
BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff Handbook
Each learner is sent the BIIAB Award in Drug Awareness for Licensed Hospitality Staff course handbook to enable them to complete 'open learning'. Open learning consists of learners reading through the drug awareness 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.
Additional Information
Illegal drug use on licensed premises causes problems both from a legislative perspective for licence holders, as well as increasing levels of conflict and violence in the workplace. Beyond the Blue deliver training and services to deliver solutions to these issues including:
For further details please Contact Us or call us on 01784 434 392 / 0845 602 55 95 to speak with one of our licensing consultants.
