National
Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
Course Title
National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
Course
Overview
Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone authorising the retail
sale of alcohol will have to hold a personal licence.
In order to qualify for a personal licence, an applicant
must hold a licensing qualification which is:
- Qualifications
and Curriculum Authority (QCA ) accredited, and
- Government
approved
The
BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence
Holders is both QCA accredited and Government approved,
and has been specifically designed to meet the statutory
requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.
Benefits
Gained
The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence
Holders is part of an established career ladder in the
licensed retail sector
The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence
Holders counts towards other qualification schemes
What is the course duration?
The course takes one day which usually includes the assessment
at the end.
Who
is the course/qualification aimed at?
The qualification is nationally recognised and is designed
for anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol in licensed
premises including:
- pubs
and bars
- hotels
and restaurants
- off-licences,
supermarkets and convenience stores
- sports
and social clubs
- nightclubs
and entertainment establishments
- and
any other venue or site where alcohol is sold
What
are the Entry Requirements?
There
are no entry requirements for this course
What
topics are covered?
BIIAB's
Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
covers the syllabus set by Government, to enable candidates
to understand the law in relation to:
-
the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing
authorities within the framework
of the licensing objectives
-
the application process for a personal licence
-
the role and legal responsibilities of the personal
licence holder, and the penalties
relating to failure to comply with the law
-
the premises licence
-
the content and purpose of operating schedules
-
the role and duties of the designated premises supervisor
-
unauthorised licensable activities
-
permitted temporary licensable activities
-
rights of entry to licensed premises
-
police powers with regard to suspension and closure
of licensed premises
-
the specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
-
the strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of
alcohol on the human body
-
the protection of children from harm
-
the responsible retail sale of alcohol
Is
there an examination?
There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of the
course
Availability
and application
These
courses are run continually - please advise us of your
preferred dates using the online
booking form, or contact form
Some areas may attract subsidies depending on type of
course.