National Certificate for Drugs Awareness

Who is the qualification for?
This qualification is designed for licensees and managers of licensed premises in England and Wales to give them operational guidelines to help them deal effectively with and prevent any drug related problems in their venue(s).

What does the course cover?
The course gives a basic knowledge of the law pertaining to the misuse and supply of controlled drugs on licensed premises. It provides guidelines to help deal with any drug related problems in the venue and on the development of strategies to prevent such problems arising. The course covers the following aspects:

General drug trends and who to approach for regional information

Drugs legislation which may affect liquor licensed premises and public entertainment licensed premises under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Public Entertainments Licences (Drug Misuse) Act 1997

The law and processes concerning revocation of a Justices’ licence or public entertainment licence in relation to drugs offences

The need for a two-way exchange of information between the licensee and the licensing authorities

Demonstration of drug problems peculiar to licensed premises according to location and type

How to initiate a drug strategy (drug policy)

Needs assessment

How to deal with drug users and dealers

How to comply with the requirements of finding or confiscating drugs

How to comply with the requirements of disposal of suspect substances (found/confiscated drugs)

How to keep an incident record

Identify how to design out drugs from a venue and the use of closed circuit television (CCTV)

How to comply with the requirements of public safety

The need for multi-agency liaison and the importance of partnership with the relevant authorities

How to implement and monitor a drug strategy

Price  £150 (Ex VAT) Per candidate

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Last modified: 03/14/08