Illinois BASSET Certified – Alcohol Seller-Server Course – On/Off Premise

Illinois Alcohol Seller BASSET Certification Training Course
Our Illinois Alcohol Safety Course  provides you with all the necessary knowledge and techniques you need to be a responsible server of alcohol. Specifically, you will learn:

• how to protect yourself and your establishment from liability;
• how alcohol affects your customers; how to recognize the effects of alcohol on your customers;
• how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated;
• how to intervene when you need to cut someone off;
• how to prevent and deal with disturbances, and;
• how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors.

This program is approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission: BASSET License No. 03-5A-0054285.

Illinois BASSET Program
BASSET is Beverage Alcohol Sellers & Servers Education & Training. BASSET is a mandatory 8 hour training course that must be attended by anyone who sells and/or serves alcohol in a Vernon Hills liquor establishment, such as waitresses, waiters, bartenders, and over-the-counter clerks.  The management of these establishments must also receive BASSET certification.

The state-wide BASSET program is overseen by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.  Basically, BASSET is an education and training tool for servers and sellers of alcohol.  Topics of discussion during the 8 hour class include the effects of alcohol, the blood alcohol content (BAC) system, DUI, responsible serving of alcohol, checking of IDs, alcoholism, village ordinances and refusing or discontinuing liquor service.

The BASSET program covers five topic areas in great detail: The physical properties of alcohol, intervention and prevention techniques, how to properly check identification cards and drivers licenses, and lastly, state, local laws regarding alcohol service, and Dram Shop liability. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) licenses and administers the program. In order to conduct seller/server training courses a BASSET license is required.

Who Should Be Certified?
Anyone who serves alcohol in the State of Illinois should take this training and receive their certification (license).

State Requirements
See rules regarding the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) Programs from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission:
http://www.state.il.us/lcc/basset/rules_regs.asp

Course Information:

• State Approved: This alcohol sellers/server (BASSET certified) course is approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, BASSET License # 03-5A-0054285.
• Approval Number: BASSET Permit License #0062851
• Duration: 4 Hours
• Live 24×7 Support: 1 (800) 442-1149 – support@360training.com
• Printable certificate available once you complete and pass the final exam.
• Valid for 2 years.
• Illinois BASSET Alcohol Seller/Server (IL) Course – $25.00 – Enroll Here

Other State Courses:

• Illinois (BASSET Certified) Seller-Server (On Premise) – 4.0 Hours – $25.00 – Enroll Here
• Illinois (BASSET Certified) Seller-Server (Off Premise) – 3.0 Hours – $25.00 – Enroll Here
• Improving Your Tips, Tips on Getting Larger Tips! – 1.0 Hours – $19.00 – Enroll Here
• Beer 101 – 1.0 Hours – $15.00 – Enroll Here
• Illinois (BASSET Certified) Seller-Server & Food Safety (On Premise) – 18.0 Hours – $105.00 – Enroll Here
• Illinois (BASSET Certified) Seller-Server & Food Safety (Off Premise) – 18.0 Hours – $105.00 – Enroll Here
• Illinois Food Safety Management Principles – 15.0 Hours – $99.00 – Enroll Here
• City of Chicago Food Safety Management Principles – 15.0 Hours – $99.00 – Enroll Here

State Resources:
Illinois regulations are governed by the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

Chicago
State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission
100 W. Randolph Ste. 5-300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-2206
Website: http://www.state.il.us/lcc/

Springfield
101 West Jefferson Suite 3-525
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Phone: 217-782-2136
Website: http://www.state.il.us/lcc/

Illinois BASSET Alcohol Seller- Server Course Learning Objectives

• Understand alcohol use and its effects
• Define alcohol’s social effects
• Recognize the server’s role in the enhancement of public safety
• Know the server’s responsibilities and obligations under the law
• Learn what BAC means and how it is calculated
• The effect of mixing alcohol with other drugs
• Be able to recognize intoxicated individuals
• Prevent patrons from reaching the point of intoxication by using intervention strategies
• Be able to cut someone off from drinking effectively, and with little conflict
• Recognize alcohol poisoning when it occurs
• Prevent disturbances in the establishment and handle difficult situations
• Check ID’s accurately, and recognize cues for when an individual is using a fake I.D.

For More Info:

The ILCC offers a variety of FREE licensee materials to ensure you comply with the law (click on the below links to view, download, or order the corresponding files):   http://www.state.il.us/lcc/IEmaterials.asp

• Industry Education Guide;
• Illinois Liquor Control Act booklet (revised Jan. 2009);
• ILCC/BASSET Rules & Regs. booklet (revised Nov. 2008);
• Happy Hour Law flyer;
• Just the Facts flyer;
• Alcohol “Proof of Age” sign;
• Overview of the ILCC;
• “Pregnancy Warning” sign;
• BASSET Program brochure;
• “We Card Hard” decal.

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What will my employees gain from Seller-Server Training?
The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program is the state of Illinois’ seller/server training program. The program is an educational and training tool to sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages to serve responsibly and stay within the law. The BASSET Program serves as a preventive measure to discourage over consumption and keep drunk drivers off the roads. The goals and objectives of the BASSET program are:

1. Train and educated sellers and servers to engage in responsible alcohol service;
2. Prevent DUIs and alcohol-related fatalities;
3. Stop underage sales and underage drinking;
4. Create safer communities and establishments where alcohol is served;
5. Educate owners, managers and staff on state and local laws regarding alcohol service.

Citations from the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, Illinois Vehicle Code and Illinois Constitution
ILLINOIS LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is the regulating agency for the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program. A major part of the BASSET program is to make sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages aware of the laws in the State of Illinois pertaining to sales and service of alcoholic beverages, DUI and Dram Shop laws, victims=rights, and how to properly check ID’s. BASSET training is not mandatory in the State of Illinois, but the ILCC does encourage voluntary participation to promote responsible alcohol service and prevent alcohol-related fatalities.