Master Professional Cellar Management
Your cellar is the engine room of your business. Poor cellar management leads to wasted stock, customer complaints, and damage to your reputation — a bad pint can lose you a customer for good.
Our Level 2 Award in Cellar Management equips your team with the knowledge and practical skills to maintain exceptional beer quality, reduce wastage, and work safely. From understanding the brewing process to mastering line cleaning techniques, this comprehensive course covers every aspect of professional cellar operations.
Typically 2 Days
Flexible Delivery
Nationally Recognised
Assessment
Online Learning
Complete the course through our interactive online platform at your own pace. Ideal for individuals or teams who prefer flexible, self-directed learning with instant certification upon completion.
On-Site Training
We come to you and deliver training at your premises, allowing practical training in your actual cellar environment. Perfect for teams who want hands-on experience with their own equipment.
Level 2 Award in Cellar Management
Complete online course with interactive learning materials, full handbook, supporting resources, assessment, and instant certification upon successful completion.
What You'll Learn
Our comprehensive syllabus covers nine units spanning every aspect of professional cellar management:
Beer and the Brewing Process
Understand the key ingredients, brewing stages, and the crucial differences between cask-conditioned ales, keg beers, and lagers.
2 GLHTemperature Control
Master optimal temperature ranges for different beverages, cooling system maintenance, and troubleshooting common issues.
1.5 GLHStock Control & Delivery
Learn container sizes, stock calculations, delivery procedures, and recording ullage for VAT purposes.
2 GLHCellar Hygiene
Understand bacterial contamination risks, cleaning schedules, and maintaining a hygienic cellar environment.
1.5 GLHCask Ale Conditioning
Master stillaging, venting, spiling, tapping, and tilting procedures for perfect cask-conditioned ales.
2 GLHLine Cleaning Techniques
Step-by-step procedures for keg and cask line cleaning, chemical safety, PPE requirements, and COSHH compliance.
2.5 GLHGas Systems & Safety
Types of gas, safe handling and storage, recognising leaks, emergency procedures, and cylinder management.
2 GLHHealth, Safety & Compliance
Manual handling, hazard awareness, electrical safety, and legal compliance requirements.
1.5 GLHWine, Spirits & Glassware
Correct storage for wines and spirits, temperature requirements, and glassware standards.
1 GLHAssessment
Knowledge Assessment
30-question multiple choice examination covering all theoretical knowledge. Duration: 45 minutes. Pass mark: 70%.
Practical Assessment
Where applicable: observed line cleaning procedure, cask stillaging and preparation demonstration, gas system safety checks.
Course Materials Included
Who Should Attend?
Bar Managers
Responsible for cellar operations and stock management
Bar Staff
Anyone working behind the bar serving drinks
Cellar Operatives
Staff responsible for cellar maintenance
Licensees
Premises licence holders and DPS
Why Choose National Compliance Training?
Industry Expertise
Our trainers have extensive experience in the licensed trade and hospitality sector.
Flexible Delivery
Choose online learning or on-site training at your premises to suit your business needs.
Comprehensive Resources
Full handbook and practical templates you can use immediately in your cellar.
What Our Delegates Say
I wouldn't hesitate to book again with NCT. 10/10 for the guys and girls in the office, the ones we don't get to see. The price as well, considering there I'd so many Lorry and Coach Drivers that, like me have left it to the last minute before renewing their CPC Cards. My advice on that one would be to shop around, I did and NCP were by far alot cheaper than most of the others I contacted.
Thankyou to Andrew, who was my Trainer for 4/5 modules and he is an absolute excellent teacher
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