About the course

Drink spiking is a serious threat in licensed premises, with devastating consequences for victims, staff, and businesses. This course raises awareness of spiking methods, teaches staff how to recognise the warning signs, and provides practical steps to respond effectively. Learners will gain the confidence to protect customers, prevent incidents, and safeguard their premises licence. This is a CPD Level 1 Course. 

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: Understand what drink spiking is and the common methods used Recognise signs and symptoms that a customer may have been spiked Apply preventative measures to reduce the risk of spiking in your venue Respond appropriately and safely if a spiking incident is suspected Report and record incidents in line with licensing objectives Support victims with professionalism and care

Why Take This Course?

Protect your licence – spiking incidents can lead to licence reviews and legal action. Safeguard customers – ensure their wellbeing and safety at all times. Empower staff – give your team the confidence to act quickly and appropriately. Reputation management – show customers your venue takes safety seriously.

Who This Course is For

Bar, pub, and nightclub staff Security and door supervisors Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS) Venue managers and owners

Certification

On completion, you’ll receive a Level 1 CPD Validation Services Certificate of Achievement in Spiking Awareness on a Licensed Premises Suitable for CPD records and licensing compliance evidence

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the Course

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Spiking Awareness Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Spiking Awareness Introduction

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Licensing Law Links

  2. 2

    Section 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 1- Understand What Spiking Is- The Facts

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 1- Understand What Spiking Is- The Facts Booklet

  3. 3

    Section 2- Awareness of Spiking Statistics

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 2- Awareness of Spiking Statistics

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 2:-Awareness of Spiking Statistics- Booklet

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      End of section

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Section Quiz

  4. 4

    Section 3

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 3: Understand how to support businesses and people when spiking takes place.

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 3- Understand how to support businesses and people when spiking takes place. Booklet

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      End of section

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Section Quiz

  5. 5

    Section 4

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 4: How to make it hard for spiking to take place on a licensed premises

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 4: How to make it hard for spiking to take place on a licensed premises- Booklet

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      End of section

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Section Quiz

  6. 6

    Section 5

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 5: How to Spot a Potential Spiker

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Section 5: How to Spot a Potential Spiker- Booklet

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      End of section

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Section Quiz

  7. 7

    Section 6

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Course Assessment Instructions

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      End of course quiz

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      End of Course Feedback

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