Module Details

Module Code: HOSP6076
Title: Licensed Premises Regulations
Long Title: Licensed Premises Regulations
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers all aspects of the Licensing Acts dating back to 1833 and their impact on trading for the manager of a Licensed premises.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the regulations as required by the Licensing Acts.
LO2 Choose the correct principles of legislation for factual situations.
LO3 Identify the legal requirements required to manage a Licensed Premises.
LO4 Control a Licensed Premises in the matters of trading hours, licenses, restrictions and offences.
LO5 Analyse the security considerations necessary to operate within the legal requirements for the licensed trade sector.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
General Regulations
Trading hours, Public houses, Off licence/ Supermarkets, Hotels, Restaurants/ Special restaurant licence, Wine retailers licence, Theatre licence, Club licence, Late night trading/ night clubs, Special Exemption Orders.
The Smoking Ban
Licensing, Regulations, Smoking areas, Defence.
Control of the premises
Control of Prices, Gambling, Drunkenness, Disorderly conduct, Illegal drugs, Gardai, Thieves & prostitutes, Advertising and Promotions.
Under age persons
Regulations, Employment
Licences
Application for all types of licence, Renewal, upgrades and transfers, Fire Officers Role, Tax clearance certificates. Food Safety Authority of Ireland regulations.
Offences
Endorsements, Fines, Temporary closure order.
Security
Employment of security personnel, Use of agency, Security control of the premises, Use of security equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Project on a case study
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on regulations specific to the licensed trade. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research such as case studies on regulations and changes in legislation. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research on case studies on regulations and changes in legislation. Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Lectures on regulations specific to the licensed trade. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Constance Cassidy and Michael McGrath. (2008), The Licensed Trade, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781905536184].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cassidy, C.. (2010), Cassidy on the Licensing Laws, 3rd. Clarus Press Ltd, [ISBN: 978-190553633].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OBARM_7 Bachelor of Business in Beverage Industry Management 1 Mandatory