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Level 2 (APLH) Award for Personal Licence Holders

BIIAB Approved Qualification

Under the Licensing Act 2003 anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol has to hold a Personal Licence.

In order to qualify for a Personal Licence an applicant must hold a licensing qualification such as the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders.

The Level 2 Award 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.
 

What will I learn on the Personal Licence course?

BIIAB's Level 2 APLH 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.

The training is supported by the BIIAB APLH handbook. This handbook is written in an easy to follow format and contains all the information needed to pass the exam.

How is the Personal Licence course assessed?

The training is followed by one short multiple choice exam with 40 questions. To pass, the candidate must achieve a minimum of 28 correct answers.

To view sample questions of the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders please click the links below:

BIIAB Award for Personal Licence Holders

Applying for your Personal Licence 

When applying for a Personal Licence you must apply to the licensing authority for the area in which you are an ordinarily reside.

You must first complete a personal licence application form. (These forms are available from your local licensing department or the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website)

Submit the completed application form together with the following documents to your local licensing authority:

  • 2 passport sized photographs. (One must be signed by someone of some standing within the community i.e. solicitor, doctor, teacher,minister of religion, bank or building society official or civil servant).
  • The licensing fee of £37.00
  • A Disclosure of Convictions and Declaration form (available from your local licensing department) which should state whether or not any relevant or foreign offences have been committed, including full details, were applicable.
  • Your BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
  • Your CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) certificate. Visit the Disclosure Scotland website to apply online.

NB. A Personal Licence is valid for a period of 10 Years

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