We (the AHA(WA)) will commence delivering the new elective units MLP2 and MLP3 from 31 August 2015 onwards.

The licensing authority’s (DRGL) minimum training requirement for new licensees and new unrestricted approved managers is the completion of the core unit MLP1 of the Course in Management of Licensed Premises (52473WA).

While the minimum requirement for Qualified Approved Managers is the completion of the core unit MLP1, applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete either a MLP2 or MLP3 unit to gain a greater depth of knowledge.

The Course in Management of Licensed Premises (52473WA) is comprised of the core unit MLP1 and two elective units, MLP2 and MLP3. The core unit, MLP1, covers managing legislative responsibilities for the sale, supply and service of liquor. MLP2 focuses on managing licensed premises for the sale, supply and service of liquor to the general public, while MLP3 focuses on managing licensed premises used for the production or wholesale supply of liquor.

The elective unit MLP2 will suit most of the license types –from Small Bar, Restaurant, Hotel, Tavern etc, whereas the MLP3 elective unit is solely focused on the Production and or Wholesale liquor licences types.

Individuals who complete the elective units MLP2 or MLP3 will strengthen and further develop their knowledge and skills required to manage or supervise licensed premises. 

REMINDER:
A prerequisite of the Core Unit, MLP1, of the Course in Management of Licensed Premises (52473WA) is the successful completion of the nationally accredited RSA unit Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (THHBFB09A/THHBFB09B/SITHFAB009A/SITHFAB201) which must be completed prior to completing the core unit MLP1.

CURRENT CODES:
The current course codes from 31 August 2015 onwards are:

• Course in Management of Licensed Premises (52735WA)
• MLP1 – Manage legislative responsibilities for the sale, supply and service of liquor – MLPLCA401A
• MLP2 – Manage an environment for the sale, supply and service of liquor – MLPLCA402A
• MLP3 – Manage environments for the production or wholesale supply of liquor – MLPLCA403A

WHAT DO THE UNITS INCLUDE?
MLP2

The MLP2 course if for all individuals who have already completed the core unit MLP1. MLP2 focuses on managing licensed premises for the sale, supply and service of liquor to the general public.

The MLP2 unit is recommended for individuals working in licensed venues that operates under  a hotel, tavern, restaurant, small bar, special facility, liquor store or nightclub liquor licence.

 MLP3

The MLP3 unit is for all individuals who have already completed the core unit MLP1. The MLP3 elective unit focus on managing licensed premises used for the production or wholesale supply of liquor.

The MLP3 unit is recommended for all individuals working in licensed venues that operated under a producers licence or wholesale licence.

The AHA(WA) offers both online  and classroom  training for the Course in Management of Licensed Premises. Contact us on 08 9321 7701 for more information, or get started online today at www.ahawa.asn.au/training.

Alecia Stubbs
Training Manager