Alcohol Licensing Courses
Our Alcohol Licensing Qualifications support those working in the licensed trade in Scotland, England and Wales. They allow individuals to show that they can work responsibly and that they understand how the licensing process applies to their job.
These qualifications are based on the National Standards for Personal Licence Holders and Staff Training and meet the mandatory qualification and training requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Licensing Act 2003.
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SQA Scottish Certificate For Personal Licence Holders Course – SCQF Level 6
The SQA Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders is designed principally for those who work or want to work as a Personal Licence Holder. The qualification meets the requirements of the legislation Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and will support an application for a Personal Licence.
The Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate is run during a one-day full session, with the course handbooks being made available to candidates one week before the course to enable pre-course reading.
On completion of the course candidates will sit an examination for this certificate comprising of 40 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. Certificates will be awarded to those candidates who achieve 28 marks or more. Candidates who score 27 marks or below will be given the opportunity to re-sit the examination.
Please note the locations for the dates are as follows:
20th May 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
24th June 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
26th August 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
7th October 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
18th November 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
The course will start at 9:30am
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SQA Scottish Certificate For Personal Licence Holders Refresher Course – SCQF Level 6
The SQA Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher is designed for those who already hold a Scottish Personal Licence. All Personal Licence Holders must carry out this mandatory training within the 5-year period of issue of their Personal Licence. The qualification meets the requirements of the legislation Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
Please note the locations for the dates are as follows:
8th March 2021 – Lochvale House, Georgetown, Dumfreis
15th April 2021: Dumfries
20th May 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries (Please note: this is a full-day SCPLH Course after which you will sit the Refresher exam)
24th June 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries (Please note: this is a full-day SCPLH Course after which you will sit the Refresher exam)
26th August 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries (Please note: this is a full-day SCPLH Course after which you will sit the Refresher exam)
7th October 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries (Please note: this is a full-day SCPLH Course after which you will sit the Refresher exam)
18th November 2021: The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries (Please note: this is a full-day SCPLH Course after which you will sit the Refresher exam)
The course will start at 9:30am
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Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Online Course (England and Wales)
The Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders is designed principally for those who work or want to work as a Personal Licence Holder in England or Wales. The qualification meets the requirements of the legislation Licensing Act 2003 and will support an application for a Personal Licence.
On successful completion of the learning, candidates register to sit the Laser Learning Awards Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders exam which will be required to apply for their Personal Licence.
The examination will be delivered directly to the candidate via the internet and invigilated using screen sharing and web cam. There is a single examination for this certificate comprising of 40 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. Certificates will be awarded to those candidates who achieve 28 marks or more. Candidates who score 27 marks or below will be given the opportunity to re-sit the examination.
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Licensed Premises Staff Training (England and Wales)
The Licensed Premises Staff Training course is suitable for anyone working in licensed premises in ENGLAND or WALES. This course could be included as part of the induction process or used to further enhance existing staff’s understanding of their responsibilities.
The alcohol licensing laws of the United Kingdom regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol. It is important for anyone working in licensed premises to have a basic understanding of these laws and how they apply to them.
This course starts with an overview of alcohol licensing laws in ENGLAND and WALES and the importance of the four key licencing objectives. The course will also discuss mandatory conditions, which are compulsory for all licensed premises and looks in detail at the major issue of age verification. Finally, it outlines the responsibilities involved in alcohol retailing including drinking guidelines and how to avoid and reduce conflict.