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Off-licenses taught a lesson in underage sales
Oldham off-licenses have been learning about the consequences of selling alcohol to underage drinkers as part of the Responsible Alcohol Retailing training course.
Fourteen staff took part in the course on Tuesday 29 June, which aims to make staff more aware of the legislation concerning underage sales and serving people who are drunk. Following an exam each student was awarded a 'British Institute of Inn Keeping' Level 1 qualification in responsible alcohol retailing.
This was the eighth course run in Oldham, initially aimed at pub and club staff however this was the first time off-license staff were invited on the course. The courses have been funded by the Home Office and South African Brewery SAB Miller.
Sergeant John Murdoch Oldham Division’s Violent Crime Project Coordinator said: “We have had great feedback from people who have been on the course previously and it has made them more aware of all their responsibilities when serving alcohol.
“Anti-social behaviour is one of the main issues Oldham residents tell us about. These problems are sometimes caused by alcohol so it makes sense to educate our licensees and their staff about the consequences of selling to underage teenagers. By working together with local businesses to tackle our community’s priority issues we can make Oldham a safer and more pleasant place to live and work.”
Clare Jackson, from CLJ Consultants, who delivered the course, said: “The Scholars Programme has given local businesses a helping hand towards the achievement of a national qualification for their staff. The course, which is interactive and informative, ensures that staff understand their social responsibilities and the fundamentals of the law. It will help them to retail alcohol responsibly and lessen the risk of underage sales in licensed premises. This will contribute to raising standards across the borough.”
The course was held at 96.2 Revolution Radio's studios and was attended by staff from premises across Oldham including The All In One Shop in Failsworth (formerly Mace Off Licence), The Weaver's Answer, Shaw, and The Corner House based in Oldham Town Centre.
Kane Fullalove from The Weaver's Answer said: "It was educational and I fully enjoyed this course and would recommend it to everyone – also other people I work with should have this training."
If you have a neighbourhood policing issue please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team:
· Oldham West Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Werneth, Alexandra, Medlock Vale and Coldhurst) on 0161 856 8927 or oldhamwest.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Oldham East Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering St Mary’s, St James’ and Waterhead) on 0161 856 9028 or oldhameast.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Failsworth East, Failsworth West, Hollinwood and Limeside) on 0161 856 8914 or failsworthandhollinwood.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Royton and Shaw Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Royton North, Royton South, Crompton and Shaw) on 0161 856 8983 or roytonandshaw.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Chadderton Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Chadderton North, Chadderton South and Chadderton Central) on 0161 856 8825 or chadderton.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South and Saddleworth West and Lees) on 0161 856 4524 or saddleworthandlees.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Oldham Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 8903 or oldhamtowncentre.npt@gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Fourteen staff took part in the course on Tuesday 29 June, which aims to make staff more aware of the legislation concerning underage sales and serving people who are drunk. Following an exam each student was awarded a 'British Institute of Inn Keeping' Level 1 qualification in responsible alcohol retailing.
This was the eighth course run in Oldham, initially aimed at pub and club staff however this was the first time off-license staff were invited on the course. The courses have been funded by the Home Office and South African Brewery SAB Miller.
Sergeant John Murdoch Oldham Division’s Violent Crime Project Coordinator said: “We have had great feedback from people who have been on the course previously and it has made them more aware of all their responsibilities when serving alcohol.
“Anti-social behaviour is one of the main issues Oldham residents tell us about. These problems are sometimes caused by alcohol so it makes sense to educate our licensees and their staff about the consequences of selling to underage teenagers. By working together with local businesses to tackle our community’s priority issues we can make Oldham a safer and more pleasant place to live and work.”
Clare Jackson, from CLJ Consultants, who delivered the course, said: “The Scholars Programme has given local businesses a helping hand towards the achievement of a national qualification for their staff. The course, which is interactive and informative, ensures that staff understand their social responsibilities and the fundamentals of the law. It will help them to retail alcohol responsibly and lessen the risk of underage sales in licensed premises. This will contribute to raising standards across the borough.”
The course was held at 96.2 Revolution Radio's studios and was attended by staff from premises across Oldham including The All In One Shop in Failsworth (formerly Mace Off Licence), The Weaver's Answer, Shaw, and The Corner House based in Oldham Town Centre.
Kane Fullalove from The Weaver's Answer said: "It was educational and I fully enjoyed this course and would recommend it to everyone – also other people I work with should have this training."
If you have a neighbourhood policing issue please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team:
· Oldham West Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Werneth, Alexandra, Medlock Vale and Coldhurst) on 0161 856 8927 or oldhamwest.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Oldham East Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering St Mary’s, St James’ and Waterhead) on 0161 856 9028 or oldhameast.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Failsworth East, Failsworth West, Hollinwood and Limeside) on 0161 856 8914 or failsworthandhollinwood.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Royton and Shaw Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Royton North, Royton South, Crompton and Shaw) on 0161 856 8983 or roytonandshaw.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Chadderton Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Chadderton North, Chadderton South and Chadderton Central) on 0161 856 8825 or chadderton.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team (covering Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South and Saddleworth West and Lees) on 0161 856 4524 or saddleworthandlees.npt@gmp.police.uk
· Oldham Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 8903 or oldhamtowncentre.npt@gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
