APLH / Personal License

This qualification is designed for those learners working in, or preparing to work in, any industry that involves the retail sale of alcohol. It is a prerequisite for anyone who wishes to hold a personal licence. Anyone wishing to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol by retail on licensed premises must hold a personal licence. The objective of the qualification is to allow an individual to meet a requirement set by law in order to undertake a specific role. Persons gaining this qualification will understand the main requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the importance of promoting the licensing objectives and the legal responsibilities of a personal licence holder.

Our course focus is

• The roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities within the framework of the licensing objectives
• Unauthorized and temporary license able activities
• The application process for a personal license
• Rights of entry to licensed premises
• The role and legal responsibilities of the personal license holder, and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
• Police powers with regard to suspension and closure of licensed premises
• The premises license
• The specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
• The content and purpose of operating schedules
• The strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of alcohol on the human body
• the role and duties of the designated premises supervisor
• The responsible retail sale of alcohol.

Persons gaining this qualification will understand the main requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the legal responsibilities of a personal licence holder. Anyone wishing to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol by retail on licensed premises must hold a personal licence.

• Offlincese
• Restaurants
• Stadiums
• Theaters
• Bars
• Pubs
• Clubs
• Events Organizer
• Environment where alcohol is sold

You must provide:

• Two identity documents from group A. At least one document must show your current address and at least one document must show your date of birth.

Or

• One identity document from group A and two documents from group B. At least one document must show your current address and at least one document must show your date of birth.

Group A

• If you are a UK passport holder, your passport number entered on the application form. You do not need to submit the actual passport.
• Signed valid passport of any other nationality.
• Driving licence photocard if it was issued by the DVLA in Great Britain. We will not accept the photocard on its own if it was issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.
• Driving licence photocard and its paper counterpart issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.
• UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth
• UK biometric residence permit card

Group B (Address & Identity)

• Valid UK firearms licence with photo.
• Current UK driving licence - paper version (not the paper counterpart to a photocard).
• P45 statement of income for tax purposes on leaving a job issued in the last 12 months.
• P60 annual statement of income for tax purposes issued in the last 12 months.
• Bank or building society statement issued to your current address, less than three months old. You can use more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different bank or building society.
• Mortgage statement issued in the last 12 months.
• Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable) issued to your current address within the last three months. NOTE: You can only submit one utility bill in support of your SIA application.
• Pension, endowment or ISA statement issued in last 12 months.
• Letter from H.M. Revenue & Customs, Department of Work and Pensions, employment service, or local authority issued within the last three months. You can submit more than one letter as long as each is issued by a different Government department or a different local authority.
• A credit card statement sent to your current address within the last three months. You can submit more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different issuer.
• Council Tax statement issued in the last 12 months.

Group B (Identity Only)

• Driving licence photocard (without a paper counterpart) issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.
• Valid EU photo card.
• Marriage certificate or Civil Partnership certificate, with translation if not in English.
• UK birth certificate issued more than 12 months after date of birth, but not a photocopy.
• Non-UK birth certificate, with translation if not in English.
• UK adoption certificate

You can be confident that all of our instructors have at least 10 years front line experience in the licensing industry either as licensing officers or ex-managers of the leisure and hospitality sector. To date they have been involved with conducting risk assessments, in accordance to the licensing act 2003 ensuring the application of the licensing objectives which have led to successful business operations. WE have a team that is skilled to give consultation and implement measures to ensure that the licensing authority is satisfied and confident with your operating schedule. Our instructors are qualified to instruct and share the wealth of knowledge which will give you the confidence to prosper in this lucrative but legislated sector.

Q: Who is the Course for?
The Personal Licence award is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol in licensed premises including * Pubs * Bars * Hotels * Restaurants * Off Licences * Supermarkets * Convenience stores * Sports & Social Clubs * Entertainment establishments * Nightclubs * Leisure parks * Casinos * Any other venues where alcohol is sold

Q: How is the course assessed?
40 multiple-choice questions test at the end of the course.

Q: How long will the results take?
Results are given within 10 working days for paper based exam. We aim to inform you the same day your training provider forwards us your result.

Q: What is the cost of the course?
Get Licensed offers nationwide NCPLH/APLH training at the cost of £119, which includes all training materials and examination cost.

Q: How do I apply for personal licence?
After passing your PLH course, you will have to contact your local council to apply for your licence. A Personal Licence application at present costs £37.00. You will also need to pay for a criminal records check. If you do this online via Disclosure Scotland it will cost £22.00.

Q: How long is a personal licence valid for?
A personal licence is valid for 10 years.

A personal licence is:
A ) A record of experience and qualifications in licensing
B ) issued to an individual by the licensing authority
C ) issued by the police to experienced mangers
D ) An indication of person’s ability to operate licensed permises

A foreign offence is best defined as one which is:
A ) committed outside the European Union
B ) not as serious as a relevant offence
C ) similar to a relevant offence when committed outside England or Wales
D ) similar to a drinking-driving offence committed whilst on holiday

Which of the following is one of the four licensing objectives?
A ) Prevention of violence
B ) Prevention of crime and disorder
C ) Prevention of public enjoyment
D ) Prosecution of drug dealers

Who is responsible for the administration of the licensing system?
A ) Police
B ) Magistrates’ court
C ) Licensing authority
D ) Health and Safety Executives

The operating schedule details the way in which licensed premises will promote?
A ) the licensing objective
B ) use of internet
C ) public health and hygiene
D ) special offer on food