SQA Licensing Qualifications

SQA Licensing Qualifications are Scotland’s standards, based on the training framework drawn up by the National Licensing Forum for those involved in the off-sales sector. They have been developed to make sure that to comply with Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, all training covers the three key areas.

They are necessary because of changes in the law which makes these requirements part of licensed trade responsibility – a regulatory requirement – to help keep Scotland safer and healthier.

The key areas are:

• The licensing process in Scotland
• The responsible operation of licensed premises
• The effect of irresponsible operation on society and health
  

Employers will look for the relevant qualifications when they are appointing new staff for the licensed trade. They also expect their existing staff to have these qualifications.

Licensing for staff responsible for serving alcohol (On-Sales) SCQF Level 5

Licensing for staff responsible for selling alcohol (Off-Sales) SCQF Level 5

Licensing for Personal Licence Holders (On-Sales) SCQF Level 6

Licensing for Personal Licence Holders (Off-Sales) SCQF Level 6