2-Day Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)
Gain the knowledge and confidence to become a duty manager.
Take the next step in your hospitality career with our Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) programme. Delivered in a supportive classroom environment, this course provides the knowledge required to understand alcohol legislation, meet compliance obligations, and work towards obtaining your Manager’s Certificate. The course includes NZQA Unit Standards 4646 and 16705, which are required for the LCQ.
Whether you’re currently working in a bar, restaurant, café, club, or licensed venue, the LCQ is an essential qualification for hospitality professionals wanting to progress into leadership and management roles.
Why choose classroom based LCQ training?
Learning in person provides the opportunity to engage directly with experienced trainers, ask question and learn alongside others working in the hospitality industry.
- Complete the course in just two days
- Learn from industry-experienced trainers
- Interactive classroom discussions
- Ask questions and receive immediate support
- Network with other hospitality professionals
- Gain practical insights from real-life scenarios
- Build confidence in alcohol legislation and compliance
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2 Day Training at a local training centre and license application fees
Or Pay in 4 interest-free payments of NZ$52.50 with
DURATION: 2-Day course
LOCATION:
Auckland CBD,
Manurewa, &
Lower Hutt Wellington
What you'll learn
The LCQ provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of alcohol service responsibilities and licensed premises management.
Key topics include:
- The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
- Host responsibility requirements
- Managing alcohol service responsibly
- Recognising and responding to intoxication
- Preventing sales to minors
- Duty Manager responsibilities
- Licence conditions and compliance
- Creating and maintaining safe drinking environments
Successful learners demonstrate knowledge of alcohol legislation and responsible alcohol management practices within licensed premises.
NZQA Unit standards included:
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 alcohol and intoxication, alcohol service responsibilities, and maintaining safe drinking environments within licensed premises.
Upon successful completion, credits are reported to NZQA and learners receive a Tree House LCQ Certificate.
Please note: The Sale of Alcohol Act 2012 Section 216: A Person may not be appointed as a manager of any licensed premises for the purposes of this Act unless the person is of or over the age of 20.
Section 222 Criteria for manager’s certificates: In considering an application for a manager’s certificate, the licensing committee or licensing authority, as the case may be, must consider the following matters:
- the applicant’s suitability to be a manager
- any convictions recorded against the applicant
FEES:
$210.00 per person, including GST
Please note: Fees are non-refundable once payment has been made.
If you have any questions before enrolling, please contact us on 0800 508 733