LCQ &
Bar Skills

Unit Standards 4646 & 16705

Gain the knowledge and confidence to meet New Zealand's requirements for the responsible sale and supply of alcohol.

Why choose this programme?

Whether you're working in hospitality, managing licensed premises, or looking to advance your career, the Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) provides the knowledge required to meet New Zealand's legal responsibilities around the sale and supply of alcohol.You'll develop a practical understanding of alcohol legislation, host responsibility, and the responsibilities of licence holders and staff, helping you create safer environments while meeting industry expectations.

Alcohol Legislation

Learn the key requirements of New Zealand's Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.

Job Readiness

Prepare professional CVs, cover letters, practise interviews, and develop the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in today's workplace.

Industry Recognised

Complete training aligned with NZQA Unit Standards 4646 and 16705.

Host Responsibility

Understand how to promote safe, responsible alcohol service.

Confidence Building

Build confidence through practical learning, teamwork, and communication, helping you feel prepared to succeed in both the workplace and everyday life.

Career development

Essential skills for hospitality management and licensed premises.

Build Your Future

Knowledge of responsible alcohol service is an essential skill for anyone working in licensed premises. Whether you're planning a career in hospitality, stepping into a supervisory role, or preparing to become a duty manager, this programme gives you the confidence to understand your legal responsibilities and apply them in real workplace situations. By combining legislation with practical learning, you'll develop the skills needed to support safe, professional, and compliant alcohol service.

skills that matter

Identifying intoxication

Alcohol harm minimisation

Applying legal requirements

Refusing service appropriately

Host responsibility principles

Creating safe licensed environments

Managing underage alcohol sales

The Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act

Responsibilities of licence holders & staff

Where This Can Take You

Create New Opportunities

By completing this programme, you'll understand your legal responsibilities when selling and supplying alcohol in licensed premises. You'll be able to apply host responsibility principles, recognise situations where service must be refused, and contribute to creating safe and compliant hospitality environments. Successful completion provides the knowledge required for NZQA Unit Standards 4646 and 16705, supporting career progression within the hospitality industry and helping prepare learners for roles that require the Licence Controller Qualification.

Frequently Asked questions

Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.

 

Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.

 

Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.

You do not require previous experience. 

We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations. 

Yes! Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.

Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.

Simply complete our enquiry form or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.