Seller Server Alcohol Training Awareness Program Classes

Seller Server Course - California RBS

This is a self-paced course available 24/7 and is offered in English and Spanish.

This course consists of 5 modules outlined below:

Module 1: The Social Impact of Drinking
Once you’ve finished this module, you should be able to:

Correctly define terms relating to the sale or serving of alcohol in the state of California.
Describe the positive and negative impacts of alcohol sales on the community.
Discuss the cost to the community for the overuse of alcohol.
Describe your role as a responsible server of alcohol in public establishments.
State the intent of California laws relating to alcohol sales to minors, intoxicated persons, and Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Module 2: The Impact of Alcohol on the Body
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Discuss the effects of alcohol on the body.
Describe the danger associated with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
Recognized the signs of potential intoxication.
Correctly define Blood Alcohol Concentration, and
Understand factors which and impact the severity of intoxication.

Module 3: State Laws and Regulations
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Discuss the requirements for mandatory Alcohol Server Certification as of July 1, 2021, in the State of California.
Define terms related to the sale and service of alcohol in the State of California.
Identify the different categories of crimes in the State of California.
Discuss the different forms of liability a licensee or employee might face for violating California state rules and regulations.
Discuss California state laws regarding the service of alcohol.
Understand how California state laws regarding the sale and service of alcohol are enforced.
Understand that local jurisdictions may have stricter local ordinances that must also be adhered to.

Module 4: Alcohol Sales or Service to Minors or Intoxicated Patrons
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Discuss the purposes for checking identification prior to serving or selling alcohol.
Describe the characteristics of a legally acceptable ID.
List the types of legally acceptable IDs.
Discuss factors that make an ID unacceptable.
Identify elements of a valid California Real ID and elements of a valid California Federal non-compliant ID.
Identify elements that might indicate a false or fake ID.
Describe techniques for checking ID.
Discuss a server’s right to refuse service.
Discuss avoiding serving an obviously intoxicated patron.
List times when it is appropriate to refuse service.
Discuss techniques for refusing service.
Identify signs that a patron might be under the influence of medications or other drugs.

Module 5: Management Policies supporting the Prevention of Alcohol Sales or Service to Minors or Intoxicated Patrons
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Understand the duties of the licensee to create a guide for employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages including the benefits of having such policies in place.
Describe the Critical Policy Elements for Responsible Beverage Service.
Understand what the incident log is and what it is used for.
Describe the importance of having policies in place regarding discrimination prohibitions, as well as monitoring patron’s alcohol intake and minors seeking alcoholic services.
Understand guidelines for the effective development and use of policies for the service of alcoholic beverages for consumption to the public.
Describe the obligations to cooperate with law enforcement