We are not currently running this course in the classroom, but you can complete the course online.
The Licensing Act 2003 makes it a legal requirement for all retail sales of alcohol to be authorised by a Personal Licence holder. In addition, all premises licensed to sell alcohol must have a Designated Premises Supervisor in place, who is a Personal Licence holder. In order to obtain a Personal Licence one of the requirements is the holding of a recognised licensing qualification.
We are accredited with Highfield to deliver the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) the qualification required for obtaining a personal licence for the retail sale of alcohol. Other training providers are available – you do not have to use our services.
The course is aimed at supervisors, managers and owners of businesses who will be required to authorise the sale of alcohol to other staff members. It is also suitable for those wishing to refresh their knowledge and receive updates on changes to licensing law.
Topics covered on the course include:
- Licensing objectives and licensable activities
- Premises Licences
- Personal Licences
- Temporary Event Notices
- Responsible retailing
- Age restricted sales and fake IDs
- Enforcement
Feedback
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Course delivery
Our licensing courses are taught by experienced enforcement officers who are responsible for the inspection of licensed premises and have achieved the Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching as well as the Institute of Licensing's Professional Licensing Practitioners' Qualification.
We aim to teach groups of no more than 8 people, so all candidates can benefit from the knowledge and experience of the tutors who can also give limited pre-application advice.
The course is delivered as a full day session and will cover everything you need to know to pass the examination at the end of the course. The exam is composed of 40 multiple choice questions. You will need to answer at least 28 of 40 questions correctly to pass.
This is an intensive one-day training session – you will be required to study the workbook before the course.
Entry requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements, you will need a thorough understanding of English and maths. If English is not your first language, we recommend you have achieved Level B2 (vantage or upper intermediate) on the CEFR scale, or an equivalent level.
We are able to offer reasonable adjustments to learners with additional support needs, so please contact us to discuss what support we may be able to offer.
Course dates
We are not currently running this course in the classroom, but you can complete the course online.
Cost
The cost to attend the course is £123 per person. This includes:
- Course handbook
- Registration and examination fees
- Lunch and refreshments
- Fast-track Personal Licence application – contact us for further information. This is subject to you having the correct documentation when you apply, and to staff availability.
We will send you a confirmation letter and coursebook within 5 working days of receiving your booking.
You are allowed to retake the examination for free once. Further attempts will cost £20.
Group discounts and corporate bookings
Contact us to discuss arrangements for group bookings and discounts.
We can provide the course exclusively for your business. It can take place at your premises, if adequate facilities are available, and we can tailor it to your training needs.
Reserve your place
We are not currently accepting bookings on this course.
Venue
The training is provided at our customer service centre at Mandela House on Regent Street. It starts at 9.30am and finishes by 5pm.
There is no car parking available on site – the Grand Arcade car park and Queen Anne Terrace car park are nearby.
There are five Park & Ride sites providing regular bus services into Cambridge city centre, and a number of buses stop close to Mandela House or at the train station.
Limited cycle parking is available on the street opposite Sainsbury’s.
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