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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SERVING IT RIGHT

Access certification programs in the service industry to help you obtain a meaningful role in tourism and hospitality

Serving it Right
Serving It Right (SIR) is British Columbia’s responsible beverage service program that educates servers, managers, and licensees about their legal responsibilities when serving alcohol, and provides techniques to prevent problems associated with liquor service.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is designed for people working in tourism and hospitality, as well as individuals whose special occasion licence requires them to have Serving It Right certification.

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM ENTAIL?

SIR was designed to ensure that the service and sale of liquor is done according to law and in a way that keeps customers, guests and others safe from alcohol-related harms. The course provides effective techniques to prevent problems related to the service of liquor and covers topics such as:

  • Signs of intoxication
  • Legal liability
  • Reducing alcohol over-consumption
  • Reducing impaired driving
  • Reducing the risk of violence
  • Preventing the sale of alcohol to a minor
  • Duty of care on and off premises, and
  • The necessity to create and enforce responsible beverage service policies

Once you have successfully completed the exam you will receive your SIR certificate number immediately and have the option of printing your certificate. You can view and print your certificate at any time.