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The Florida Responsible Alcohol Vendor course for managers provides vital training on alcohol service management. Avoid liability by educating yourself and your staff about Florida laws that prevent underage drinking and alcohol-related incidents.
This 100% online course satisfies training requirements for Florida's Responsible Vendor Program and Florida statutes 561.705 and 561.706.
After completing your training, you will be prepared to:
Your training includes audio narration, interactive quizzes and a 20-question final exam. The course has no timers, and you can train 24/7 at your own pace. When you pass the exam, you can instantly download your Responsible Alcohol Vendor certificate.
Florida Responsible Vendor Training for Managers is designed for managers or owners of businesses that sell or serve alcoholic beverages. The course covers the responsibilities of alcohol service managers in Florida and best practices for safe alcohol service.
While responsible vendor training is not mandatory in Florida, it is required by employers who want to qualify or renew their status as a Responsible Alcohol Vendor under the Florida Responsible Vendor Act.
This act was created to teach managers and employees the basics of responsible alcohol service. The program helps prevent alcohol-related incidents in Florida and protects the business's alcohol license if an employee serves irresponsibly.
If you are an alcohol seller or server who doesn't manage others, our Florida Responsible Vendor Training for Employees course is the right training for you.
By following the Florida Responsible Vendor Act's training requirements and guidelines for alcohol service, Florida establishments can be designated as Responsible Alcohol Vendors.
This status not only protects your business from liability, but also helps ensure your staff provides professional and responsible beverage service.
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If an employee violates a Florida alcohol law, your company's Responsible Alcohol Vendor status provides additional protection.
Alcohol license holders with Responsible Alcohol Vendor status are less likely to lose their license if an employee serves alcohol irresponsibly. This designation proves that your employees and managers were properly trained on safe serving practices.
Violating Florida laws that prevent underage drinking and alcohol-related incidents can result in costly fines. Penalties for these violations may be reduced if your business is classified as a Responsible Alcohol Vendor.
Businesses that successfully train their staff and maintain compliance with the Florida Responsible Vendor Act may receive a discount on liability insurance premiums. Check with your insurance provider to learn more and find out if your business qualifies.
The Florida Responsible Alcohol Vendor course for managers covers a wide range of topics related to safe alcohol service, including:
The course is divided into six online modules:
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The course ends with a final exam that assesses the student's comprehension and understanding of all modules and course objectives.
Find answers to common questions about our Florida responsible vendor course.
No, Florida law does not require managers to take the responsible vendor course. However, your employer may tell you to complete this training to satisfy requirements of the Florida Responsible Vendor Act. Please confirm the standards for required or accepted alcohol training with your employer.
If you are a manager and your employer requires responsible vendor training, you must complete the course within 15 days of starting employment. This is a requirement of the Florida Responsible Vendor Act.
The Florida Responsible Vendor course for managers takes about 4 hours to complete. There are no timers, so you can work on the course anytime on your own schedule.
Yes. The course features end-of-module quizzes and a final exam. The minimum passing score for the quizzes and final exam is 70%, and you have an unlimited number of attempts to pass.
You can instantly download your certificate after completing the course and final exam. It typically takes 4 hours to complete this training.
Your certificate will remain valid for three years after the issue date.
Workers in Florida must be at least 18 years old to bartend or serve alcohol (beer, wine or spirits) on premises. There is no minimum age requirement for off-premises sales of beer or wine, but you must be at least 18 to sell spirits off premises.
You have 90 days to complete the course after purchasing. If you do not pass within this timeframe, you will need to re-register for the course.
Browse these resources for more information on safe serving laws and alcohol guidelines in Florida.
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