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Course Outline

MODULE 1

Topic: Introduction & Keys to being a responsible seller-server of alcohol
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Intro
2. Tutorial
3. How to be a responsible seller-server of alcohol
4. Key laws regarding alcohol sales
5. Keys to customer observation
6. Keys to intervention

MODULE 2

Topic: The TABC Seller-Server Training Overview.
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Definitions
2. Responsibilities of a Seller-Server
3. Safe Harbor for Employees
4. Seller-Server Certification

MODULE 3

Topic: The liability that you as a server can be accountable for.
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Dram shop lawsuits
2. The potential legal consequences of over service
3. What you can be sued for
4. Civil law suits for serving a minor
5. Who can sue you?
6. Damages you would have to pay
7. Criminal liability
8. How to protect yourself from dram shop lawsuit
9. Using a log book
10. Alcohol serving policy

MODULE 4

Topic: Laws regarding sales to minors.
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Minors purchasing or attempting to purchase alcohol
2. Minors consuming and/or possessing alcohol
3. Misrepresentation of age
4. Punishment for a minor who has an alcohol related offence
5. Sale to minors
6. Purchasing alcohol for a minor.
7. The laws intended to prevent the sales of alcohol to intoxicated persons
8. Other laws that employees and business owners are responsible for

MODULE 5

Topic: Other Permits, Signage, TABC Rules, and Standard Penalties.
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Laws for serving alcohol in private clubs
2. Temporary and Promotional permits
3. Mandatory signs to be posted at your establishment
4. What can happen to your establishment if you violate a TABC rule

MODULE 6

Topic: What is alcohol and the physical impact on the body?
Information to be covered in this module:

1. What is alcohol
2. Myths about alcohol
3. How much alcohol is in one drink
4. How alcohol works in the body once consumed
5. How do you become sober
6. What does BAC mean?
7. How drugs and alcohol can affect a person and the results of such
8. Illness / disabilities masquerading as intoxication
9. Drink Tampering
10. Alcohol Poisoning

MODULE 7

Topic: The keys to customer observation (to decide if the sale of alcohol is legal.) and the keys to intervention.
Information to be covered in this module:

1. Keys to Customer Observation
2. Keys to Intervention
3. Signs of Intoxication
4. Cutting Someone Off

MODULE 8

Topic: Checking ID’s
Information to be covered in this module:

1. How to identify Minors
2. Acceptable forms of identification in Texas State
3. Unacceptable forms of identification in Texas State.
4. Details of the Texas Driver’s License card
5. The Ten Point Checking System
6. What to look for on a suspect ID
7. How to deny service to a minor