ABOUT REGULATED TRAINING
This state regulates alcohol training for the sale and service of alcohol or requires state-approved training for certain roles. Please review the regulatory guide at the bottom of the page to ensure you are completing the correct course for your role.
STATE-APPROVED ALCOHOL COURSES
ABOUT REGULATED TRAINING
This state regulates alcohol training for the sale and service of alcohol or requires state-approved training for certain roles. Please review the regulatory guide at the bottom of the page to ensure you are completing the correct course for your role.
The courses below MEET state alcohol Seller/Server training requirements.
ABOUT EDUCATIONAL COURSES
Completing these courses will not meet the state certification requirements. Although this state does not regulate these specialized TIPS courses, an employer may require one of these courses for certain positions or to qualify for an insurance discount.
If suitable for your role, we recommend enrolling in a state-approved On-Premise, Off-Premise, or Seller/Server course above to obtain BOTH the TIPS certification and the state-specific designation (permit, certification, approval).
EDUCATIONAL ALCOHOL TRAINING COURSES
ABOUT EDUCATIONAL COURSES
Completing these courses will not meet the state certification requirements. Although this state does not regulate these specialized TIPS courses, an employer may require one of these courses for certain positions or to qualify for an insurance discount.
If suitable for your role, we recommend enrolling in a state-approved On-Premise, Off-Premise, or Seller/Server course above to obtain BOTH the TIPS certification and the state-specific designation (permit, certification, approval).
The courses below offer TIPS scenario-based training but do not fulfill state alcohol training requirements.
State Agency
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB)
1025 Union Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Alcohol Server Training Law
Mandatory
The state requires approved alcohol server/seller training in some capacity
Approved TIPS Programs
Classroom: On-Premise, Concessions, and Gaming Online: TIPS is approved by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). Upon completion of the Washington TIPS course, the participant will be provided a Class 12 or 13 MAST permit within 30 days.
Requirements
Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) is required by law for persons who serve, mix, sell, or who supervise the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a liquor-licensed establishment. TIPS is an approved third-party provider of MAST training. TIPS offers MAST training via the classroom conducted by WSLCB/TIPS certified trainers and online via TIPS.
Length of Certification
TIPS Certification is valid for 3 years
State Laws & Regulations to be Aware of:
FAQs FOR WASHINGTON
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WHY CHOOSE TIPS?
Pioneer In Alcohol Safety
Originally introduced in 1982, TIPS On-Premise was developed by professionals in the fields of alcohol abuse, adult education, hospitality, and psychology as a tool to teach servers and bartenders to prevent alcohol abuse among customers. This radical strategy to teach servers and bartenders standard practices for the service of alcohol and how to look for signs of intoxication became the industry standard.
Very soon, TIPS met industry requests for programs tailored to other environments with specific scenes and strategies for those industries. Today, TIPS offers courses specific to On-Premise, Off-Premise, Delivery, Gaming, Concessions, and University.
Whether required by law in your state or not, alcohol server and seller training helps you identify and prevent alcoholic beverages from getting in the hands of minors or intoxicated persons. TIPS is trusted to provide training that goes deeper into situations than just covering regulations or BAC. TIPS develops your "people skills" for handling specific situations and maintain a safe environment.
Robust Training Experience
TIPS is more than any general alcohol safety training available. It's an immersive training experience.
TIPS online courses have an outstanding quality of content, easy-to-understand modules, and helpful reinforcement quizzes. TIPS is designed to empower individuals to use their people skills to positively influence their guests' drinking behavior and to help individuals feel confident to intervene in situations that might be uncomfortable or a safety risk.
All of this to make learning and retaining knowledge about safely selling and serving alcohol as relatable as possible.
The TIPS Advantage
Not only will you learn skills for handing situations, you'll become better at your job and in turn be a more attractive candidate. PLUS TIPS offers you protections:
- The insurance industry discounts liquor liability premiums up to 25% for TIPS-certified clients.
- Courts recognize TIPS as the standard for server training programs.
- Liquor boards mitigate fines and penalties for violators who incorporate TIPS training at their establishments.
- And hotels, restaurants, and bars across the country reap the benefits of more professional wait staff and more satisfied customers.