Course Outline

Module One: Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Program

    • The purpose and the background information for MAST

Findings—1995 c 51: "The legislature finds that education of alcohol servers on issues such as the physiological effects of alcohol on consumers, liability and legal implications of serving alcohol, driving while intoxicated, and methods of intervention with the problem customer are important in protecting the health and safety of the public. The legislature further finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the state of Washington to have an alcohol server education program." [1995 c 51 § 1.]

    • Once you have passed the final exam you can print your Student Manual for future reference.
    • Differences between Class 12 and Class 13 permit
    • MAST permit requirements; who needs a permit and when
    • The MAST permit issued to students and reported to WSLCB within 30- day of course completion
    • Permit is valid for five years. Must take the class again prior to permit expiration date
    • Permit and personal identification must be available for inspection when working
    • Permit is the property of the server, not the licensee
    • Permit may be used at more than one establishment
    • How to upgrade from a Class 13 to a Class 12 permit
    • How to replace lost permits, make a name change, etc.

Unit Summary

Unit-ending quiz

Module Two: Alcohol and its Effects on the Body

    • Last Call video
    • Alcohol as a legal drug/depressant
    • Break down of alcohol in the body
    • Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
    • Factors affecting BAC and impairment
    • Alcohol and Energy Drinks: dangers of mixing alcohol with stimulants
    • Alcohol Interaction with other drugs
      • Side effects with prescription and over the counter medications
      • Controlled substances: depressant and stimulants;
      • Marijuana: multiplied effect of using these two substances in combination

Unit Summary

Unit ending quiz

Module Three: Minors and Checking ID

    • The liquor laws (RCW 66.44.270): sale and service of alcohol to persons under 21
    • No sale to/possession/consumption of alcohol by persons under 21
    • Possible sanctions when violating the laws:
    • Acceptable forms of ID
    • How to check ID
    • Identifying minors
    • Licensee Certification Card
    • *ID Checking Exercises:
      • Identify acceptable forms of ID
      • Recognize security features
      • How to calculate the age
      • How to identify altered and fake ID
    • Intervention skills practice with problem customers and or situations
    • House Policy: how to handle fake ID, accepting temporary ID, vertical ID, etc.

Unit Summary

Unit ending quiz

Module Four: Apparently Intoxicated Person (AIP)

    • The liquor laws: the sale and service to apparently intoxicated person (AIP)
    • No sale to/possession/consumption of alcohol to an AIP
    • Possible sanctions when violating the laws:
      • Criminal violation
      • Administrative violation
    • Visible signs of intoxication
    • When to remove drinks
    • Responsible sale and service: establish and enforce house policy for sale and service of alcohol, keep a professional attitude, suggest food, suggest non-alcoholic beverages, offer alternatives for transportation, notify co- workers and management, keep an incident log, call police,
    • House Policy
    • Blood Alcohol Concentration chart
    • Intervention skills practice with identifying AIP and problem customers

Unit Summary

Unit ending quiz

Module Five: Liability

    • Social impacts from alcohol abuse/irresponsible use of alcohol, increased crime, violence, incarceration, treatment, etc.
    • Underage drinking including latest stats
    • DUI Laws: legal level of intoxication
    • Implied consent
    • LCB’s DUI Tracking System
    • Third Party Liability-provide case examples
    • Incident Log

Unit Summary

Unit ending quiz

Module Six: rules related to alcohol laws and MAST

    • Types of licenses
    • Prohibited conduct by employees and patrons
    • Illegal activity: no possession/consumption of marijuana on premises
    • No drinking on duty
    • Hours of alcohol service
    • Removing alcohol from the premises
    • Lighting requirements
    • Required signs
    • Complimentary drinks
    • Specific prohibitions regarding alcohol promotion/advertising
    • Food service requirements
    • Good Samaritan law for minors

Unit Summary

Unit ending quiz

Final Quiz

  • Standardized Exam