Training Module
Virginia Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service
Train your employees to follow Virginia law when selling or serving alcohol.
Virginia Responsible Alcohol Training Certified by Virginia ABC
Our Virginia Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training is STAP certified (Seller/Server Training Approval Program) by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This 45-minute alcohol training for Virginia covers all the criteria required by the state and more, using real-world scenarios and quizzes to demonstrate and reinforce critical learning points.
STAP-Certified by Virginia ABC
Our Virginia Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training is STAP certified (Seller/Server Training Approval Program) by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This 45-minute alcohol training for Virginia covers all the criteria required by the state and more, using real-world scenarios and quizzes to demonstrate and reinforce critical learning points.
Included in This Module
Laws, Regulations, and Consequences
This Virginia Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service online training covers laws specific to Virginia for alcohol sales as well as consequences that may result from illegal sales. Other topics include crossover products, employee consumption, happy hour and advertising.
Recognizing Legally Acceptable ID
It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. In this Virginia responsible alcohol training, employees will learn the proper way to check identification, how to spot fake IDs, and what to do if a customer tries to use a fake ID.
Preventing Intoxication
In this section of the Virginia responsible alcohol training, employees learn how alcohol affects the body, factors that contribute to the rate of intoxication, how to assess possible levels of intoxication, and how blood alcohol content (BAC) is used to measure impairment.
Refusing Service to Minors or Intoxicated Guests
Many sellers and servers will be faced with intoxicated or underage guests who want to purchase alcohol. In this section of the Virginia responsible alcohol training, employees learn when to refuse service and specific techniques to refuse service.
Exam and Certification
Once employees have completed their Virginia responsible alcohol training they will complete a final exam. Employees must score 80% on the exam to pass. They will then receive a downloadable and printable certificate to be stored as proof of their training.
Why Train Your Staff on Virginia Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service?
Establishments that sell alcohol have a legal obligation to provide responsible beverage sales and service. Should an employee make a mistake, showing proof of state-approved training completion can benefit your company. Although training is not mandatory in Virginia, their code allows retail licensees who violate the law to potentially receive reduced penalties if they demonstrate their employee training was certified by Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control.