| NCPLH training is offered to anyone who wants to | | | | Within the food service industry in the UK there are |
| own and operate a pub or restaurant within the UK | | | | plenty of different areas of study and certification. |
| that will serve alcohol. This is the course that focuses | | | | However, responsible alcohol service is one of the |
| on responsible alcohol retailing and can help anyone to | | | | most important courses that you can take, because it |
| get a better idea of what to expect, how to deal with | | | | will teach you how to effectively operate your |
| customers, and how to be successful in their business | | | | business and deal with alcohol sales and service. |
| operations. NCPLH stands for the National Certificate | | | | NCPLH training isn't hard, and even when you choose |
| for Public License Holders, and is not mandated by law. | | | | a typical course that you have to attend in person, you |
| However, it is highly recommended to be obtained | | | | will find that it's easy and doesn't take much time at all |
| simply because whoever licenses your establishment | | | | to get certified. |
| might not be as willing to do so when you don't already | | | | Make sure that you think about NCPLH training for |
| have this training in place. | | | | your pub ownership, because it might be something |
| NCPLH training is a simple 5 hour program that you | | | | that you will have to get. If you're not sure, take the |
| can do whenever you want if you take it online. You | | | | time to talk to the licensing board and see if they will |
| can start it when you have free time, and if you have | | | | give you a license without the training. Even though it |
| to come back and finish it later, you can do that, as | | | | isn't legal to have this training, there are some licensing |
| well. There is no limit to the benefits that you get when | | | | boards that don't want to give out licenses unless a |
| you take online courses, but the flexibility to work at | | | | person can demonstrate competency on this subject. |
| your own pace is a large part of the enjoyment for | | | | Keep these things in mind, and take a few hours to |
| many people. You should take the time to check out | | | | get the NCPLH if you can, because it will be invaluable |
| online programs and providers to find the training | | | | to your success. Even if you don't need it for licensure, |
| course that works for you. | | | | it can still come in handy. |