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Need a TAM® Card for the Busy Summer Season? A Rundown on Requirements

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As a reminder to anyone selling or serving alcoholic beverages in Southern Nevada, you will need to obtain an alcohol awareness card if you haven’t already. Students often ask for a list of requirements and things to remember prior to taking a TAM® Class with us. Please use the following information as a “cheat sheet” of TAM Card requirements, and pass on to anyone you know who may benefit from this information.

  1. TAM® Cards are required for anyone selling or serving alcoholic beverages in Southern Nevada. This includes servers, bartenders, security professionals at establishments that sell alcoholic beverages, clerks at grocery and convenience stores who sell alcoholic beverage products, and more (Nevada Revised Statutes). Additionally, TAM Cards ARE required for anyone selling or serving alcoholic beverages for any length of time, including special one-time events. We often receive calls asking if TAM® Cards are needed for individuals who will be working to sell or serve alcoholic beverages for festivals, special weekend events, and similar situations. Even if you will only be working in this type of position for a short period of time, a TAM® Card is still mandatory.
  2. You must be 16 years of age or older to obtain a TAM Card. Read more about age requirements in our blog post, “TAM Cards for Teens.” Remember, you must be 21 years of age or older to serve or sell open alcoholic beverages, but teenagers and young adults who work as cashiers or clerks at grocery or convenience stores that sell sealed alcoholic beverages may need to obtain alcohol awareness training.
  3. You must present valid picture ID when attending a TAM® Class or sitting for a proctored exam. When you come to the TAM® Training Center for your TAM® Class, or to complete your exam if you took the online course, remember to bring a valid form of identification. Examples of valid ID include a driver license, passport, or state identification card. Please check the TAM® of Nevada website for a complete list of accepted forms of ID.
  4. Classroom training is NOT required; you can take your alcohol awareness course online. TAM® of Nevada offers classes both online or onsite. The choice is yours on which option fits best with your lifestyle and schedule. You’ll receive the same great training and a valid TAM® Card with either option.
  5. Online or in the classroom, plan on dedicating about 3 hours to your alcohol awareness training. State law requires that each student receives robust training following specific topics and curriculum, so plan to spend about three hours in your online or on-site training program followed by a short exam. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a “shorter” class for students who need to renew their alcohol education cards. State law mandates that students must complete the entire program every four years to remain in compliance.

Hopefully this clears up any questions about TAM Card requirements. Sign up for one of our classes at TAM of Nevada’s website. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Join TAM of Nevada in Helping the Local Community with our Annual Holiday Food Drive

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TAM® of Nevada has been a trusted service provider for alcohol education in the greater Vegas community for over 25 years. We’re happy to continue to provide training to our Las Vegas Locals, and at this time of year we are giving back to the community by partnering up with Three Square to help make the holidays a little brighter for local families with our Annual Food Drive. According to Three Square, one in six households in Nevada struggles with hunger, so every little bit does help. If you’re coming to our Training Center to complete your TAM® Training in the month of December, please consider bringing along a donation of non-perishables or canned goods to donate to our Three Square drop-box.

Students and anyone else who wishes to donate can stop in at our training center at 3900 Paradise, Ste G, in Las Vegas and drop off non-perishables and canned goods during business hours up until December 31, 2011.

Items that are high in protein, such as canned meats, tuna, and peanut butter are of particular need as well as canned or powdered milk. Other items to consider donating include canned vegetables, canned fruits, personal hygiene products (i.e. toothpaste, soap, deodorant, diapers), and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.). No glass containers, perishable items or home-canned foods please!

We look forward to seeing students and community members in the month of December and sincerely wish a Happy Holiday Season to everyone!

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Introducing TAM of Nevada’s Refer-a-Friend Program

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Refer Your Friends – You Could Win a $250 Visa Gift Card + They Save 10%

Do you know someone who needs to obtain an alcohol awareness card? TAM® of Nevada is the ONLY official provider of TAM® Cards in Nevada, and we are proud to offer the best in alcohol awareness training to thousands of Nevada workers each year. We’re launching a brand new referral program for TAM® Students, so spread the word. Refer your friends to TAM® of Nevada to complete their training and…

  • You will be entered to win a $250 Visa Gift Card,
  • Plus, those you refer receive 10% off the purchase price of their alcohol awareness class.

It’s simple, it’s easy, and everyone gets rewarded! Visit us at the TAM of Nevada website to learn more about the program and get started. When you sign up, you’ll be given a personalized referral code to share with your friends and coworkers.

For every person who uses your discount code when they sign up for an online or on-site class with TAM® of Nevada, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $250 Visa gift card. There is NO LIMIT on the number of people you can refer or the number of times you can be entered to win. The more students you refer, the more chances you have to win! Share the rewards and benefits of a TAM® Card with your friends and coworkers and you can start reaping the rewards.

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Are You Ready to Take an Alcohol Awareness Exam?

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StockSnap_BBX50H7QEZRead on for tips on how you can prepare for your final exam.

The State of Nevada’s Commission on Postsecondary Education requires that students pass a supervised exam with a 75% or better before being issued an Alcohol Education Card. What does that mean for you? If you complete your TAM® training online you must physically go to the provider’s approved school location to take a proctored exam after finishing the online training. If you opted to complete the course in a classroom setting you will take a test immediately following the training session.

Are you nervous about taking and passing a test? Fear not! TAM® of Nevada has been helping students prepare for their exams for over 25 years. Before you come in to our official training to obtain your TAM Card, read on for more tips on making sure you’re prepared to pass with flying colors. Rest assured the training you’ve completed with TAM® will leave you prepared to ace your exam, and excel at practicing safe beverage service techniques on the job.

How long is the exam? The exam is 25 questions. It takes approximately 15 minutes for you to take your exam and have your picture taken for your TAM Card. Most students find the test to be a breeze after participating in TAM training; all questions are a review of the material you covered during the course.

Is there a Practice Test? You bet! Students who elect to complete TAM® Card online training will take a practice test at the end of their online training. This is one of the best ways to prepare for your proctored exam; you’ll get an idea of the types of questions that will appear on your final exam and have the chance to complete a final review before taking the real thing. If you’re planning to wait a few days to take your proctored exam, you can refresh your memory on the material covered by going through the TAM Student Manual before leaving for our office.

What if I take a classroom course? Traditional classroom training will leave you equally prepared for your test as the online option. Feel free to take notes and ask questions during the class. Our instructors are there to help and make sure you’re comfortable with all of the material. They love being able to answer questions and discuss the particulars of safe beverage service with students!

Relax! Take a deep breath and focus on the questions. You’ll do great!

What other ways do you like to prepare before taking an exam?

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Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education

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