AIMED AT
- Anyone wishing to obtain a personal alcohol licence or a premises licence
- Grocery store owners
- Bar workers
- Retail workers
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
- Licencing law
- Responsible alcohol retailing
- Protection of children
- Premises licences
About this Course
This online Personal Alcohol Licence course is perfect for anyone who sells, wishes to sell, or authorise the sale of alcohol in England or Wales. This includes anyone working in hospitality, bars, clubs, retail, or any other licensed premises, as well as temporary events where alcohol is to be sold. It can also be used as a refresher course for someone who already has a personal licence.
It is a legal requirement in the UK that the sale of alcohol conducted on licensed premises must be authorised by a personal licence holder. To apply for a personal licence, you must hold an accredited qualification. Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a fully recognised Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety (RQF) certificate from Highfield Qualifications through our sister company Hurak.
Irresponsible consumption of alcohol causes thousands of accidents and incidents in the UK every year. A fifth of all suicides are also connected with alcohol abuse, because of this, the sale of alcohol must be regulated. Licensed premises must have an allocated personal licence holder, known as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). The DPS must authorise every sale of alcohol.
This course will help you to understand licencing law, know the importance of following alcohol retailing responsibility regulations, and learn how to enforce it. It will also put you in the best position to apply for a premises licence. You will learn how to ensure the protection of children through responsible retailing and prepare for temporary events.
If you live in Scotland, take our Level 6 Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders – SCPLH (SCQF)
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Did you know: There must be at least one personal licence holder in all the premises with a premises licence where one of their activities include the sale and supply of alcohol.
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Ideal for designated premises supervisors and restaurant or bar owners.
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Receive a recognised RQF qualification
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Become eligible to apply for a personal licence
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After successfully completing the course you will receive an e-certificate that you can download onto your device.
Areas Covered
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Licencing Law
Learn the history of licencing law, including the Licencing act 2003, the businesses it affects, the types of licence that are issued under it, and about the restrictions it imposes on the sale of alcohol.
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Personal Licences
Learn about the nature and purpose of a personal licence, the application process for acquiring one, the duties of a personal licence holder, and the reasons for suspension or forfeiture of a personal licence.
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Premises Licences
Learn when a premise licence is required, who can apply for it, what is the application process, and what are the mandatory conditions for it. Also learn the legal duties of a premises licence holder and the role of the designated premises supervisor.
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The Protection of Children
Learn how to verify age to prevent underage sales and about other age-restricted products.
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Powers and Enforcement
This topic will introduce you to the powers that police and other authorities have with regards to licenced premises, and how they can enforce the Licencing Act 2003.
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Temporary Events
This topic will introduce you to temporary event notices (TENs), including details of their uses and limitations
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Responsible Alcohol Retailing
In this topic, you will learn how alcohol strength is measured, what is meant by alcohol free and low alcohol, the effects of alcohol and sensible drinking advice, the duty to refuse the sale of alcohol to a drunk person, the consequences of allowing illegal drug use on licenced premises and what an irresponsible promotion is and the illegality of such promotions.