New entrant training

New entrant training is a training requirement designed to ensure that liquor licence applicants have an adequate knowledge of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.

New entrant training must be completed prior to applying for a licence. This training covers:

  • the legislative environment for liquor licensees
  • understanding liquor licences
  • best practice in managing licensed premises.

Restricted club or renewable limited club applicants may complete, in place of new entrant training, club seminar provided by Good Sports. Join Good Sports(opens in a new window) to find out about upcoming training.

BYO permit and pre-retail licence applications do not require completion of new entrant training.

The list below identifies who needs to complete new entrant training if applying for a licence as:

  • individuals
  • partnerships – all partners
  • company (body corporate) – at least one director
  • club – at least one committee member
  • association – at least one committee member

Additionally, the following applicants also need to complete the training:

  • a nominee on a licence
  • a person subletting any part of the licensed premises or wanting to carry on supplying liquor on the licensed premises, in addition to the licensee.

Training organisations

The following courses are recognised by Liquor Control Victoria as new entrant training.

Information on each of the new entrant training courses can be found on the registered training organisation’s (RTO's) website.

Melbourne CBD

Other locations

Resources

The resources below can assist you and your staff in understanding the liquor licence obligations and conditions for the type of licence you have applied for.

Club seminar workbook
PDF 6.42 MB
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Full club - Self-paced guide
Word 709.14 KB
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Full club - Self-paced guide
PDF 1.46 MB
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General and late night (general) - Self-paced guide
Word 2.14 MB
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General and late night (general) - Self-paced guide
PDF 818.29 KB
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On-premises and late night (on-premises) - Self-paced guide
Word 1.79 MB
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On-premises and late night (on-premises) - Self-paced guide
PDF 634.92 KB
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Producer's - Self-paced guide
Word 1.13 MB
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Producer's - Self-paced guide
PDF 731.64 KB
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Packaged liquor and late night packaged liquor - Self-paced guide
Word 1.81 MB
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Packaged liquor and late night packaged liquor - Self-paced guide
PDF 604.46 KB
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Restaurant and cafe - Self-paced guide
Word 2.22 MB
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Restaurant and cafe - Self-paced guide
PDF 1.2 MB
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Restricted club - Self-paced guide
Word 1.07 MB
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Restricted club - Self-paced guide
PDF 713.47 KB
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