Who requires this qualification?

Any business licensed to sell alcohol, including Small pubs, retailers, large night clubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities, is required by law to have at least one personal licence holder. To become a personal licence holder, an individual should obtain a regulated personal licence holders qualification.

A personal licence allows the holder to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol. A personal licence Is also needed to apply to become a designated premises supervisor (DPS). Licensed premises can have more than one personal licence holder.

Why our qualification?

Highfield is the leading provider of regulated compliance qualifications in the UK, certificating over 350,000 learners a year. We’re extremely proud to be a highfield-approved centre and offer industry recognised qualifications that will enhance your career prospects.

Course duration:

4-5 hours average

Legal requirement for licence holders (England and Wales)

Regulated by:

OFQUAL QUALIFICATIONS WALES

What does the qualification cover?

Topics include:

• Understanding the application process for a personal licence
• Your legal duties as a personal licence holder
• The roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
• The licensing objectives and why they’re so important
• How the nature and strength of alcohol can affect your customers
• The law relating to protecting children on a licensed premises
• The powers held by the police and other authorities