Drugs & Weapons Awareness (Licensed Premises)

This short CPD course provides practical awareness of drugs and weapons risks in licensed premises. It is designed to help staff recognise warning signs, understand their responsibilities and boundaries, and respond safely to concerns without putting themselves or others at risk. The course focuses on common issues staff may encounter, including signs of drug use or dealing, weapons awareness, and the risks these pose to customers, colleagues and the wider community. It reinforces the importance of following venue procedures, involving management or security, and knowing when police involvement is required. Designed for busy, customer‑facing environments, the course can be completed in one short session and supports the prevention of crime and disorder, licence compliance and inspection readiness. It helps ensure staff understand their role in maintaining a safe and controlled environment.

By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge on: Common drug and weapon risks in licensed premises Signs of drug use or dealing Weapon awareness and risks Staff responsibilities and limits How to respond safely to concerns Why recording incidents is essential

Drugs and weapons increase the risk of serious harm Staff awareness helps prevent escalation Supports crime and disorder prevention Demonstrates responsible management and due diligence

This course is suitable for: Bar and front‑of‑house staff Door staff and supervisors Managers and licence holders Anyone responsible for safety in licensed premises

On successful completion of this course, learners are awarded a CPD‑recognised certificate. The certificate provides formal evidence of continuing professional development and can be retained for individual CPD records, staff training files, or inspection purposes. This activity equates to 0.25 CPD hours. Certificates are available to download immediately after achieving the required pass mark in the end‑of‑course assessment.