{"product_id":"preventing-underage-sales-training","title":"Prevention of Underage Sales","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the UK certain products have age based sales restriction mandated in law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnforcement is active: Police and Trading Standards officers are permitted to send children into retailers to attempt to buy restricted products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potential penalties are large, both for the individual and the retailer. If caught selling an age restricted product, the retailer will be required to demonstrate due diligence, this includes evidence of effective staff training and that the staff have understood the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course aims to help protect organisations and employees from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProsecution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBad PR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people have some difficulties in accurately judging the age of a person. Whether or not someone appears to be over a certain age is subjective and depends on the individual making the decision. This leaves brands and individuals vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of this module, learners will understand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy age restrictions exist, what the legal requirements are and who is responsible for upholding these requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat goods are covered by age restrictions and where they are sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to approach the sale and what forms of identification are acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to refuse a sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLesson Plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course will be split into the following sections and will provide contextual advice generated from a wide variety of scenarios:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 1 – Introduction to Age Restricted Goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 2 – What good are covered and where are they sold?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 3 – How to Approach the Sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection 4 – How to Refuse a Sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1 hour. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll retail and hospitality outlets that sell age restricted products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706942722395,"sku":"01-BCX-01-013","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/prevention-of-underage-sales-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1741790242","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/preventing-underage-sales-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}