BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees
(Drugs Awareness)

This qualification is designed for premises licence holders 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 premises.

The qualification covers:

 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
 the law and processes concerning revocation of a licence in relation to drugs offences
 the need for a two-way exchange of information between the designated premises supervisor 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.
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The course takes one day and is usually followed the same day by the assessment - a short multiple-choice examination. A handbook covering all information needed for the examination is available from BIIAB or the approved centre.

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