Personal Licence eLearning and Online Exam- Qualify at Home

Course Description:

This is a legal requirement that all sales of alcohol taking place on licensed premises in England and Wales must be authorised by a personal licence holder.

Our nationally recognised Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification is approved and fully accredited by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation(Ofqual). This one-day training course has been designed to meet the statutory requirements and includes vital information on the responsibilities of licence holders, duties of the designated premises supervisor(DPS), the role & powers of licensing authorities, and police regarding licensed premises.

Who should attend:

All employees at all levels, specifically involved in retail sale of alcohol and looking towards becoming a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).

Course Contents:

 At the end of this course, you would be able to:

• Understand the nature, purpose and period of validity of a training
• Understand the application process and legal duties when applying for a course
• Understand the legal duties of a licence holder
• Understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
• Understand the licensing objectives and the importance of partnerships in promoting these objectives
• Understand the nature and strength of alcohol and the effect on the body
• Understand the law in relation to premises licences and Temporary Event Notices
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
• Understand the rights and duties of the responsible persons of licensed premises and law regarding the protection of children
• Understand prohibitions and exemptions and the powers of the police and other authorities regarding licensed premises

Examination & Certification:

After completing the E-Learning modules from our online platform, you will then complete your exam via a web portal which will be recorded via a web camera. You will be required to complete the e-assessment by logging into our digital invigilation platform using unique credentials. The learner will be required to comply with exam conditions using their smartphone and webcam. Setup takes just 5 minutes and support is available in getting set up.

What you’ll need to complete your e-assessment;

• An isolated area where you won’t be interrupted
• Computer
• Webcam
• Smartphone
• Identification

Applying for Personal Licence:

After passing an online multiple choice exam, the applicants need to make an application to their local council/licensing authority to obtain a personal licence course. Following documents would also be needed along with the personal licence application form:

• Level 2 Award for Licence Holders (APLH) qualification certificate
• DBS check (this replaces the CRB check)  – The DBS check certificate can be applied online at disclosurescotland.co.uk  for £25  (Please note: the validity of this check is only 28 days)
• Two passport-size photos – One endorsed by a professional to prove the identity of the applicant
• Application fee payable to the licensing authority – £37
• All of the above must be submitted to the local council (where the applicant lives) in order to apply for the personal licence to sell alcohol.