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Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/8627
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Licensed Retail Operations
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Date of Withdrawal
31-May-2013
SSAs
7.4 Hospitality and Catering
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

None

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand the legal requirements and statutory responsibility for compliance with health and safety at work requirements

1.1

State the required health and safety documents, records and certification and the requirements for the exhibition of such documentation

1.2

State the requirement for a relevant risk assessment to be conducted

1.3

State the requirement for first aid provision

1.4

State the legal requirements for the reporting of accidents and injuries in the workplace

1.5

State the requirements for fire regulations and the provision of fire fighting equipment

1.6

State the requirements with regard to manual handling

1.7

State the requirements with regard to COSHH

1.8

State the requirements and best practice with regard to the safe use of electrical equipment

2

Understand best practice and statutory responsibility with regard to financial management and cash control

2.1

Identify the tools necessary to manage the business finances

2.2

State what is meant by retail selling price, gross and net profit margins, break even levels, fixed and variable costs and VAT

2.3

State statutory responsibilities in terms of national insurance, PAYE and VAT

2.4

Calculate retail price (using formula supplied)

3

Understand best practice with regard to cash security, stock control and fraud awareness

3.1

State best practice guidance for till operation

3.2

State how to ensure cash and stock is secure on the premises

3.3

Identify indicators of fradulent practcies and how to prevent these

4

Understand key areas of legislation with regard to legal measures, notices, pricelists, smuggled goods and substitution, DDA and best practice guidelines for the prevention of terrorism

4.1

State the legal measures for beers, cider, wines and spirits

4.2

State which notices need to be displayed (in England and Wales or in Scotland, as appropriate)

4.3

State the law with regard to information that must be given in pricelists

4.4

State the law with regard to smuggled goods, tipping, substitution and passing off

4.5

Identify strategies for the prevention and reporting of suspected terrorist activity and the use of CCTV

4.6

State the law with regard to PPL and PRS licences

4.7

State the law on sales of tobacco products and best practice guidelines on forming a smoking policy (England & Wales) and the law on smoking in licensed premises in Scotland (Scotland)

4.8

State the law and best practice for upholding anti discrimination law

5

Understand relevant employment law

5.1

State the law with regard to the national minimum wage

5.2

State the law with regard to the issue of a statement of terms and conditions of employment

5.3

State the rights of staff to paid holiday

5.4

State the rights of staff to sickness benefit

5.5

State the rights of staff to maternity and paternity leave

5.6

State the law with regard to the issue of itemised pay statements

5.7

State the relevant law with regard to the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1995

5.8

State the relevant law relating to discrimination (race, sex, disability, sexual orientation and age)

5.9

State the law with regard to termination of employment and redundancy

5.10

State the law with regard to transfer of undertakings

5.11

State the law with regard to employment of children and young persons

5.12

State the law with regard to the Working Time Regulations

6

Understand best practice guidelines for the recruitment and induction of staff

6.1

Identify the key elements of a job description and person specification

6.2

State best practice guidelines for advertising for and interviewing prospective staff

6.3

State best practice guidelines on the relevance, production of and use of references

6.4

State best practice guidelines for induction

7

Understand how to manage staff

7.1

State how to plan and deliver staff training

7.2

State how to communicate with and motivate staff

7.3

State the benefits of delegating to staff and how to do this successfully

8

Understand the basic components of marketing and marketing tools, including merchandising and socially responsible promotional activity

8.1

State how to develop a marketing plan and the key marketing tools (SWOT analysis, market segmentation, marketing objectives)

8.2

State how to identify the best product range for the customer profile

8.3

State the key principles of merchandising

8.4

State the key guidelines for influencing customer decisions through the external merchandising and presentation of the premises

8.5

State the key opportunities for maximising sales

8.6

State the purpose and key elements of responsible promotions and how to evaluate promotions

9

Understand the basic principles of effective customer service and how customer service excellence underpins the business operation

9.1

Identify the essential elements of effective customer service

9.2

State best practice guidelines for managing customer complaints

10

Understand the characteristics of key drink products, the recommended way of serving these and how to prepare the bar for service

10.1

Identify best practice guidelines for preparing the bar and dispense equipment for service

10.2

Identify the key characteristics of core product lines

10.3

Identify best practice guidelines for the service and presentation of drinks

11

Understand best practice with regard to offering catering

11.1

Identify planning and stock control systems (FIFO)

11.2

State the suitability of types of equipment and service delivery for various styles of catering

11.3

State the basic principles of menu construction and design

11.4

State the factors involved in costing a dish and the information required in a dish specification

11.5

State the principles of HACCP

12

Understand the legal requirements for gaming machines and the importance of maximising machine income

12.1

State the law with regard to gaming, betting, lotteries and gaming (AWP) machines

12.2

Identify how to maximise machine income

Equivalent Units
EquivalenceUnit
DescriptionEquivalent Unit Unique Reference NumberOwnerTitle
M/503/5152BIIABLicensed Hospitality Operations
2.1.3.0L