Certification Requirements Flashcards
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What document must a RAMP-certified establishment maintain to demonstrate compliance with its written alcohol service policies?
Answer: A written policies and procedures document signed by the licensee
Establishments must maintain a written policies and procedures document, signed by the licensee, outlining responsible alcohol service practices.
How soon after being hired must a new employee complete RAMP's New Employee Orientation?
Answer: Within 30 days of hire
New employees who serve or sell alcohol must complete the RAMP New Employee Orientation within 30 days of being hired.
A RAMP-certified establishment loses its certification if which of the following occurs?
Answer: The licensee fails to renew certification before the expiration date
Failure to renew RAMP certification before the expiration date causes the establishment to lose its certified status and associated benefits.
Which type of training course must be used to satisfy RAMP's Server/Seller Training requirement?
Answer: A PLCB-approved server/seller training program
Only PLCB-approved server/seller training programs qualify for the RAMP Server/Seller Training component.
What is the primary purpose of the RAMP Policies and Procedures component?
Answer: To establish and document the establishment's internal responsible service rules
The Policies and Procedures component requires establishments to formally document their internal rules for responsible alcohol service and distribution.
If a RAMP-certified establishment is cited for a violation, which factor does the PLCB consider when applying RAMP mitigation?
Answer: Whether the violation is a first offense
RAMP mitigation benefits are most applicable to first-time violations, demonstrating that responsible practices were in place despite the incident.
Which of the following best describes the New Employee Orientation under RAMP?
Answer: An in-house orientation using PLCB-approved materials covering responsible service
The New Employee Orientation is conducted in-house by the establishment using PLCB-approved materials to introduce new hires to responsible alcohol service practices.
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