Resources
Find helpful links, including: signage; templates; training; council links to apply for your manager's certificate; and re-ordering lost certificates.
Order copies of The Managers Guide to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol
Find a Licence Consultant that can help you with the licensing process, applications to the DLC, compliance and technical issues, as well as representation at hearings
If you provide LCQ Training, get our training package which includes the training manual, powerpoint and Ringa Hora approved Exam (online or written)
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Helpful Links
City Council - Manager Certificate Applications
Once you have received your LCQ certificate, apply for your managers certificate with your local Council.
Blenheim – Marlborough District Council
Nelson City Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council
or Google “council name managers certificate”
Resources and Templates - Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency
Alcohol.org.nz provides information, advice, research and resources aimed at breaking the cycle of alcohol harm in Aotearoa. You’ll find signage, templates and resources here.
Alcohol Publications & Templates
ServeWise - Free Training
Servewise is an e-learning tool developed for sellers and servers of alcohol. Free staff training/upskilling.
Service IQ - To reorder your LCQ Certificate Issued before April 2023
Before April 2023
To reorder a copy of your LCQ Certificate:
Phone 0800 863 693
After April 2023 Training Bureau, can re-send any certificate issued by Training Bureau.
The Managers Guide to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol
ORDER EXTRA LCQ Manual
The Managers Guide to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol is useful for anyone overseeing a licensed establishment. This guide is designed to assist you in various key areas, including:
- Certificate Renewal Preparation: Refresh your knowledge and ensure you are fully equipped for your upcoming Manager Certificate renewal.
- Staff Training: Each module features practical revision sections to facilitate effective training on the safe and responsible service of alcohol.
- Workplace Reference: Keep this guide available as a reference to navigate the regulations surrounding the sale and supply of alcohol. Enhance your understanding and ensure your venue operates within the law.
Get Your Duty Manager LCQ Certificate!
If you’re looking to obtain your Duty Manager LCQ Certificate, register for one of our LCQ Courses, and receive this manual as part of your training.
Licensing Consultants
Assistance for licensed Premises
Based in Queenstown
Provides a wide range of liquor licence related consultancy services, including ARLA and DLC hearings and mediations, in Queenstown, Otago and nationwide.
Owned and operated by Nik Horn, LLB SI Ltd has been operating since 2001. Nik’s experience in liquor licensing consulting is enhanced by his experience as a Licensing Inspector. As a client you will receive on-tap and ongoing advice and assistance with consultancy, hearings, mediation, signage, compliance and monitoring of licences and manager’s certificates for renewal.
Contact: Nik Horn
03 442 0274
027 457 0282
Located in Rotorua
W.A. Consulting has been assisting businesses to acquire their food and beverage licences since 1998.
They can work with you to design a long-time operating strategy ensuring that continuing food and liquor legislative requirements are met well in advance.
If you are starting a new business, then they can advise you from conception on managing resource consents, sourcing equipment, drafting & assisting with the layout of your premises and training of your staff – a call to W.A Consulting Group Ltd will save you time and money.
- Preparation of Liquor Licence applications for you at any stage of the application.
- Preparation of Temporary Authority Applications.
- Preparation of applications for Temporary Managers.
- Preparation of applications for Managers Certificates.
- Representation or attendance for clients at District Licensing Committee hearings.
Terry Sievers
Located in Tauranga
Terry comes from a Licensing inspector background. He has been a licensing consultant for a number of years, helping his clients with all aspects of the Alcohol License application or renewal. He also provides advice and assistance with any technical licensing issues or hearings.
Please call him to arrange a meeting to discuss how he can help you with your alcohol license or licensed premises.
Resources for LCQ Training Providers
training resources made easy
Are you responsible for training?
We’ve developed a complete package of training resources and exams to make your job easier and your training more effective.
Manager’s Guide to the Sale & Supply of Alcohol
Our training manual is designed to align with the PowerPoint and support different learning styles:
🎧 Auditory learners – detailed notes so they can listen, engage, and ask questions.
✍️ Kinesthetic learners – review sections and note activities to put learning into practice.
👀 Visual learners – their own copy to highlight and revisit key points.
PowerPoint Presentation
The Powerpoint is provided complimentary when you use our Manager Guides for your training. Our slides are:
✔ Simple and visual
✔ Easy to follow
✔ Designed to reinforce key concepts
Flexible Exam Options
The exam integrates Unit 4646 and Unit 16705, and is Ringa Hora approved and aligned with the latest NZQA requirements.
Option 1: One-Day + Online Exam
Deliver training in a single day
Students complete the online exam within 2 weeks using our exam platform
- Tutors have live access to the exam platform, and can mark and give feedback online
Option 2: Flexible + Written Exam
Spread training over multiple sessions
In-class, open-book 3 hour written exam under tutor supervision
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