NZ’s most popular online Licence Controller Qualification course for only $160

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Get Your LCQ Online

With GETLCQ.nz, you can get your LCQ qualification quickly and easily, online in a series of lessons, for only $160. Each online lesson includes fun activities and quizzes that will give you the knowledge to complete the final assessment so you can get your Duty Manager’s certificate.

If you have experience working on licensed premises you can even start and finish in a day.

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Supported, fun learning

The world of hospitality can be frantic. Finding time to attend a course can be almost impossible.

GETLCQ.nz allows you to complete the course in your own time, at your own pace so that you can become the best duty manager at your licensed premises.

There is always support available on our 0800 number.

Your Duty Managers certificate

The Licence Controller Qualification is the mandatory training required to apply for your Duty Manager’s certificate. Having your Duty Managers certificate enables you to manage licensed premises.

Complete the online LCQ with GETLCQ.nz and gain the essential skills and knowledge to manage licensed premises, minimising risk to yourself, your staff and your liquor licence.

Duty Managers certificate

What our graduates say…

  • “The online LCQ was amazing. It taught me everything I needed to know about managing licensed premises. I loved how flexible it was; I could start after my shift late at night and come back to it at any time. Easy to use and really interesting."

    - Rahul

    The Local Bar

  • "I put all of my staff through GETLCQ. Not only is it incredibly affordable for $160, but the high standard of lessons ensures my staff are properly trained."

    - Will

    The Craic

  • "I learnt everything I needed to know and more by doing the online course,. The 0800 line was great because I had support there when I needed it. Highly recommend!"

    - Claire

    Best Sushi

FAQS

  • We have been delivering and assessing the Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) for over 20 years. We have refined the essential knowledge you need for being a successful Duty Manager. You can start your online LCQ and stop at the time that suits you. If you have prior experience and knowledge you could complete in a day. But life is busy so we give you up to 45 days to complete the LCQ.

  • This varies from person to person, and will depend on your experience in the industry. Most people spend about eight hours from start to finish. The great thing about the online LCQ is that you can start and stop at any time. It saves all of your work. We allow you 45 days to complete your course. If you have not completed the assessment within the timeframe your course will expire, and will need to enrol again.

  • When you sign up you will need to provide valid photo identification (driver’s license, passport). Sometimes we may ask of proof of address to ensure that you are residing in New Zealand when completing the course. This process helps ensure that we are able to match your identify with your NZQA Record of Learning which allows us to report your results as quickly as possible upon achievement.

  • The LCQ is compliance based training and you must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the law when you meet with the licensing inspector to apply for your Manager's Certificate. Usually you are required to have at least 6 months work experience in a licensed premise before applying for a Manager's Certificate.

  • Give one of the team a call on 0800 800 415 extn 1 and we are happy to help. You can also email us at [email protected] for help. Our team are available Monday to Friday from 9am - 4.30pm and are super helpful!

  • Kura Cloud is our online learning platform.

    It is designed to work best on a laptop or desktop computer.

    If you have any questions about your device please call us on 0800 800 415 extn 1

    Windows

    It supports the following browsers on Windows 8 or later:

    Chrome (latest)

    Firefox (latest)

    Microsoft Edge (latest)

    We recommend using the most up to date version of your browser to ensure you get the best performance.

    Note: Windows RT is not supported.

    Android

    Please note: Lesson authoring is not currently supported on phones or tablets. While we are dedicated to optimizing the student experience on these devices, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on ensuring an optimal authoring experience on desktop and laptop computers.

    Devices

    Lt supports Android devices running the latest version of Chrome for Android with at least a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM.

    Mac

    Lt supports the following browsers on versions of Mac OS that Apple currently support:

    Safari (latest)

    Chrome (latest)

    Firefox (latest) (video is not fully optimized in Firefox for Mac)

    Note: Sampling is not currently supported on Mac OSX.

    iOS

    Browsers

    Lt supports the latest Safari and the latest version of Chrome on all versions of iOS that Apple currently support.

    Please note: Lesson authoring is not currently supported on phones or tablets. While we are dedicated to optimizing the student experience on these devices, this decision allows us to focus our efforts on ensuring an optimal authoring experience on desktop and laptop computers.

    Chrome OS

    Lt supports Chromebook devices running the latest version of Chrome OS with at least a 1.8GHz quad core CPU and 4GB of RAM.

Manager’s Toolbox

You can get your LCQ from anywhere, anytime…

The online Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) can be done anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether you’re at the at the Hunter Vassar Centre in Whangarei, on a yacht in Auckland Harbour, at Mooloo Stadium in Hamilton, in your Holden at the Palmerston North Speedway, on the Maunga overlooking New Plymouth, while fishing on Lake Taupo, at a café on the main street in Gisborne, on the waterfront in Wellington, travelling by bus between Blenheim and Nelson, after getting some kina in Kaikoura, in the square in Christchurch, in the Octogen in Dunedin and way down south in Invercargill – eating some awesome Bluff oysters