1Free reading
Alcohol and the Body
By the end of this lesson you can count standard drinks for any glass you serve. Every judgment you make behind the bar, from pacing a table to refusing service, starts with an accurate count.
3 lessonsAbout 16 min
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5 modules14 lessons1.4 hours
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5 modules in course order
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Laws and Liability
By the end of this lesson you can name the law that governs liquor service in Ontario and say who enforces it. Every rule in this course comes from one of the documents below. Learn their names now and the rest of the course reads as one system.
4 lessonsAbout 24 min
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Checking ID and Minors
By the end of this lesson you can state the age rule, name the ID you can accept, and say when the law makes you check.
2 lessonsAbout 12 min
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Responsible Service and Refusal
By the end of this lesson you can name the signs of intoxication and spot them at a table. Recognition is how you obey the law on every drink you pour.
3 lessonsAbout 18 min
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Delivery and Special Situations
By the end of this lesson you can say who may deliver liquor in Ontario, and what you check before you hand an order over. Delivery moves the service point to a doorstep, and the rules travel with it.
2 lessonsAbout 12 min
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What the course covers
The course groups 14 lessons into 5 topic areas.
Alcohol and the Body
Module 1
20%
Laws and Liability
Module 2
25%
Checking ID and Minors
Module 3
20%
Responsible Service and Refusal
Module 4
25%
Delivery and Special Situations
Module 5
10%
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