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Time to complete this education training ranges from 3 hours to 5 hours depending on the qualification, with a median time to complete of 4 hours. The cost to attend Smart Serve Ontario ranges from $30 to $45 depending on the qualification, with a median cost of $40.

How long is a Smart Serve good for Ontario?

On November 9, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced they are introducing a new 5-year Smart Serve recertification requirement, effective July 1, 2022. If you hold a certificate issued PRIOR to July 1, 2018, your certificate will expire on June 30, 2023.

Is Smart Serve Ontario free?

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Smart Serve partnered to offer free enrollment to the program in April to quickly increase the availability of certified delivery drivers and support the hospitality sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can you serve alcohol in Ontario without Smart Serve?

Who needs Smart Serve certification? Smart Serve is now required by anyone who serves or handles alcohol and managers and security staff in Ontario. Since the early 2000s, all staff, managers, licensees, and security must be certified and carry their Smart Serve cards while working.

Do smart serves expire?

Recertify training:

All SMART Training certifications are valid for 5 years. To recertify or renew your training, we ask that you sign into the account you already have in our system.

What happens if you fail your Smart Serve twice?

Any rules broken will result in a FAILED session and require you to re-purchase and complete the entire course again.

Does Smart Serve Canada expire?

Currently, your Smart Serve certificate does not expire. Recent changes to the liquor framework in Ontario will impact all existing Smart Serve certificate holders as of July 1, 2022.

What time do minors have to leave a bar in Ontario?

Under the current rules, children are not permitted within licensed bars or restaurants past 10 p.m. The new regulations will allow minors in licensed establishments until 2 a.m., as long as they are eating and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Can you serve alcohol without food in Ontario?

Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act has been altered to temporarily allow licensed bars and restaurants to sell beer, wine and spirits along with food. They cannot, however, sell alcohol without a food order.

Can you cheat on Smart Serve?

Things like keyboard strokes, facial expressions, multiple people in view, and sound can be a concern for cheating and the Proctor may flag your test for further review or even an Integrity Audit.

What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?

The legal drinking age in a liquor sales licensed establishment in the province of Ontario is 19 years of age. Serving people who are under 19 years of age is an offence under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019.

How many drinks can a bartender serve to one person at a time?

Maximum drink order

The maximum number and size of drinks that may be sold or served to a patron after 1 a.m. is limited to two standard servings per order – one standard serving is one ounce per highball or one bottle or can of beer.

What is true about Sandy’s law?

Mandatory Signs

The Sandy’s Law sign, or the sign warning women about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), must be prominently posted in all licensed establishments. The sign can be printed in black and white, or colour, and must be at least 8 x 10 inches in size.

What quantity of alcohol equals one drink?

In the United States, one “standard” drink (or one alcoholic drink equivalent) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol. 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol.

How long does the Smart Serve final exam take?

IMPORTANT: Once you start the Final Test, you must complete it in one sitting (about 30 mins). If you exit the test or leave the camera view, you will lose that attempt. Technical Requirements: We recommend that you take the training program on a desktop/laptop computer.

Is Smart Serve valid in BC?

Some Provinces Require Certification

Mandatory is the word for Alberta’s ProServe, British Columbia’s Serve it Right, Manitoba’s Serve it Safe, Ontario’s Smart Serve, and Prince Edward Island’s It’s Our Business certifications.