Licence Controller Qualification LCQ

DO YOU NEED TO SELL OR SUPPLY ALCOHOL WHERE YOU WORK?

If so, to comply with the law, you need to hold the LCQ licence controller qualification that consists of unit standards:

• Unit Standard 4646 – Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its implications for licensed premises
• Unit Standard 16705 – Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises

We run a two part LCQ training course with online or in-person study options. On Day One, you will get the NZSFW LCQ workbook & material which provides a comprehensive overview of the alcohol act and host responsibilities requirements. Our interactive and lively seminar will give you lots of important and up to date information about your responsibilities. On Day Two (or self directed online), you will complete an OPEN BOOK assessment (exam) where you can use the LCQ workbook as a resource. 

ONLINE INTERACTIVE Option

NZSFW offers this course as an Online Interactive course as well as in person:

• Online Interactive: Join a live meeting that is not pre-recorded. This gives you the opportunity to ask specific questions. 
  • Theory: 1 Day: 9am - 3pm (includes morning tea and lunch breaks)
  • Workbook and course material: This is emailed to you 1 day before the online class starts. 
  • Assessment: Online assessment is emailed to you after the end of the theory class. You have 48 hours to complete and submit. Please allow 3-8 hours to complete the assessment and the duration will vary depending on your familiarity with the subject and your typing speed. 
  • Required Technology: Please review the requirements section below. 
• In-Person: Join a real class at our premesis in the Viaduct, Auckland. 
  • Theory: Day 1: 9am - 3pm (includes morning tea and lunch breaks)
  • Workbook and course material: We will provide a printed copy on your arrival. 
  • Assessment: Day 2: 9am - 3pm (you can leave early once you have finished the assessment)

Please ensure you select the delivery method when you register.  

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Once you have completed the LCQ course and assessment, you will receive your NZSFW certificate and we will report your unit standard credits to NZQA. You can then apply for the General Manager Certificate from your local District Licensing Committee DLC. 

LCQ Certificate

Our qualification is recognised directly by all District Licencing Committees and Local Councils around New Zealand. This means that you do not require a separate ServiceIQ certificate and your NZSFW LCQ certificate (issued by us) should be attached to your application for the Manager's certificate. 

If you still require a ServiceIQ certificate, this can be ordered for an extra fee here: https://www.serviceiq.org.nz/lcq/licence-controller-qualification/ 

Important Terms:

• Licensee is a person holding a licence under the sale and supply Act.

• Duty Manager also known as General Manager

  A manager of any licensed premises appointed under the Act. They must hold a Manager’s Certificate that authorises the holder to manage any licensed premises and comply with host responsibility expectations. It is issued by the District Licensing Committee (DLC) and can only be granted or renewed if you are currently working at a licensed premises.

• Temporary manager can be appointed where a duty manager is ill or absent for any reason or is dismissed or resigns. 

• Acting manager can be appointed for any period not exceeding three weeks at any one time. The total period a licensee can appoint a person as an Acting Manager cannot exceed a total of six weeks in any 12 month period.

Alcohol Manager's Certificate

The Licence Controller Qualification is also known as the Manager's Certificate, Duty Manager or Alcohol Certificate.