
The course you need to become an Approved Manager or Licensee in Western Australia.
This course provides training in the two units MLPLCA001 (core) and MLPLCA003 (elective specifically for Producers and Wholesalers)

Our course has been approved by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
The two units included in the full Course in Management of Licensed Premises – 52863WA specifically developed for:
Production or Wholesale licence types are:
✩ MLPLCA001 Manage legislative responsibilities for the sale, supply and service of liquor is a crucial unit that covers the legal obligations of licensees and approved managers in Western Australia. It is a core unit and must be completed to obtain an Approved Manager or Licensee status, in accordance with Section 33(6b) of the Liquor Control Act 1988.
✩ MLPLCA003 Manage the environments for the production or wholesale supply service of liquor elective unit in conjunction with the MLPLCA001 core unit can lead to the full Course in Management of Licensed Premises – 52863WA. This can provide a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge for managing licensed premises in Western Australia.
Participants who complete the individual units of competency will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the specific units completed.
It is a legal requirement in Western Australia that the licensee of a liquor licensed premises has, at all times, an approved manager on their premises when business is conducted. Participants of this course will acquire competencies providing them with the essential skills and knowledge to operate a licensed premises. This is in accordance with the Liquor Control Act 1988 and individual licensing conditions.
THIS ACCREDITED COURSE IS VALID IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA ONLY.
✩ Renewal of the Approved Manager Card (Red Card) is required every 5 years.
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Are you on a student visa?
You are NOT permitted to undertake the Approved Manager Course - 52863WA - if you are on a student visa or secondary student visa.
You will be required to declare you are NOT on a student visa or secondary student visa at the end of this course.

This course is delivered online. Please read the assessment tab carefully for more information.
This course is required for:
Licensees, Unrestricted Approved Managers, Duty Managers
The Department of Local Government , Sport and Cultural Indiustries (DLGSC) is responsible for administering the Liquor Control Act 1988 and promoting the integrity and lawful liquor activities within Western Australia, deem this a requirement to hold one of the above positions.
This course has been developed to assist West Australian Licensees and Managers of Licensed premises in demonstrating their compliance with the mandatory knowledge requirements as specified by the DLGSC
Completing the two units MLPLCA001 and MLPLCA002 will earn a statement of attainment for the full Course in Management of Licensed Premises - 52863WA.
✩ MLPLCA001 Manage legislative responsibilities for the sale, supply and service of liquor and
✩ MLPLCA003 Manage the environments for the production or wholesale supply service of liquor
DO I NEED AN APPROVED MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN WA?
Yes. The licensee of a liquor licensed premises is required to have an approved manager on their premises at all times when business is conducted.
In essence, the approved manager is also responsible for the day to day operations of the business and must ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Job Trainer Australia provides the required unit to become an Approved Manager or licensee in WA.
Our course is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
The WA Approved Manager online course is suitable for learners who:
✔ Are experienced within the industry and wish to move into management roles.
✔ Require industry accreditation.
✔ Prefer to complete an online program in their own time.
✔ Are about to move into a role which requires supervision within a licensed premise.
PREQUISITE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL (RSA) TRAINING
Evidence of your RSA training must be submitted before we can issue your Approved Managers certificate.
Evidence must be a Statement of Attainment in either; SITHFAB002, SITHFAB201 or SITHFAB009A or THHBFB09B and can be uploaded to your student account.
If you do not have a RSA certificate please click here to purchase the RSA & Approved Mangaer Combo
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THE APPROVED MANAGER ID CARD
The Approved Managers certificate provides sufficient evidence of training for you to apply for an Unrestricted Approved Managers ID card through The Department of Local Government , Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
All licensed premises must have an Approved Manager on duty at all times during business hours.
All Approved Managers must produce their Approved Manager ID card as evidence of training and approval by The Department of Local Government , Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
Application for your Approved Manager ID card can be made online. We recommend that you download the Approved Manager Lodgement Guide to assist your application process.
APPROVED MANAGER LODGEMENT GUIDE

COURSE DETAIL
MLPLCA001 Manage legislative responsibilities for the sale, supply and service of liquor; &
MLPLCA003 Manage premises for the production or wholesale supply of liquor
Training.gov 52863WA
This is the core unit of competency taken from 52863WA Course in Management of Licensed Premises for Western Australia which provides individuals seeking to apply to manage licensed and/or operate or own a licensed premises, with the required training and assessment, approved by the Director of Liquor Licensing.
The unit covers the following areas;
✔ Identify and apply legislative requirements
✔ Operate in accordance with licence conditions
✔ Maintain records
✔ Interact with regulatory agencies
✔ Prepare plans to operate a liquor licence
✔ Implement plans
✔ Supervise business functions of a liquor licence
✔ Evaluate, monitor and maintain licence conditions
ASSESSMENT DETAIL
EVIDENCE GATHERING
Assessment is undertaken using different formats, yet:
✔ All assessments are conducted as open book assessment (this means you can refer to your Learner Guide or review link or any other material during the assessment).
✔ You must read and respond to all questions,
✔ You must complete the task independently, using your own words.
✔ No marks or grades are allocated for assessment tasks. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.
✔ Not Yet Satisfactory will be followed up by the assessor with feedback. You must review this and resubmit your assessment considering the feedback.
✔ As you complete the assessment tasks you are demonstrating your knowledge to your trainer and assessor.
Evidence gathering techniques may be achieved from the following:
✔ Knowledge assessment - multi-choice & Free Text questions
✔ Free text questions
✔ Video/Photo verification and verbal questions
✔ Other – Any student contact. All relevant interactions with the learner, including emails are recorded and may be used to decide on a learner’s competence of the unit.
OVERVIEW - ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Knowledge Evidence
✩ Multiple-choice: Demonstrate your knowledge through straightforward questions.
✩ Free text questions: Apply what you have learned and provide information on how you will apply your skills and knowledge to the management of licensed premises.
✩ Verbal Verification: Via Video Upload (Online): Verbally authenticate and verify your identity by submitting a short 1-2 minute video to confirm your name and date of birth, confirm that you undertook the online assessment, and reaffirm a few of your submitted answers.
The assessment process aims to ensure that you have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to operate a licensed premises in accordance with the Liquor Control Act 1988 and individual licensing conditions.
This course is delivered online.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Enrolment Review or LLND short test before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
PREREQUISITE
You are required to have SITHFAB021 - Provide responsible service of alcohol. (formerly SITHFAB002)
Students who have already completed the national RSA unit with another training provider must upload their certificate evidence, or they can purchase the Approved Manager and RSA bundle at a discounted rate.
WA Approved Manager and RSA Combo - 7
Stage 1 Assessment - Knowledge - Multiple Choice & Free text.
The course is broken down into small, manageable sections designed to improve your learning.
★ Assessment stage 1 consists of multiple-choice and free text questions that are presented after each module. These questions may include drag and drop or fill in the missing word.
★ If you answer a question incorrectly, you will have the opportunity to review the learning material and reattempt the question/s.
★ You will be asked to provide free text answers, which will require you to source, read, and interpret information and answer in your own words. It is an online written assessment which requires JTA assessors to mark answers, which means that you do NOT receive your certificate immediately, however we aim to assess as soon as possible, generally, within two (2) business days
★ Once you have completed Assessment 1 satisfactorily, your free text answers will be submitted for review and assessment. You will then move on to Assessment 2.
Stage 2 Assessment - Verbal Verification.
★ The verbal verification stage confirms your identity, eligibility to complete the course, and competency in the knowledge assessment stage.
★ You will be required to:
✩ Show your ID so we can clearly view your details.
✩ State your name and date of birth
✩ Verbally declare that you are not on a student visa in Australia, and
✩ Reaffirm and answer four (4) questions that you have already answered in the knowledge assessment stage.
✩ Upon successful completion of both units, MLPLCA001 and MLPLCA003, you will be deemed competent and awarded a statement of attainment for the full course 52863WA Course in Management of Licensed Premises.
✩ This statement of attainment will serve as evidence that you have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to manage a licensed premises in compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities.
APPROVED MANAGER APPLICATION GUIDE