What is a Personal Licence?
A Personal Licence allows you to supervise the retail sale of alcohol and is a legal requirement for certain roles under the Licensing Act 2003. You’ll also need it if you want to be a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).
Who Should Take This Course?
- Hospitality Professionals – Bar staff, pub landlords, hotel managers.
- Retailers – Offlicence and supermarket owners.
- Event Organisers – Anyone selling alcohol at events or festivals.
- Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS) : Manage licensed venues with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
- Key points of the Licensing Act 2003.
- Your legal responsibilities as a Personal Licence Holder.
- How to protect children on licensed premises.
- Licensing authorities’ powers and how they operate.
- Best practices for promoting safe, responsible alcohol consumption.
How You Will Learn?
Fast, Flexible, and Fully Online – the Personal Alcohol Licence training is delivered 100% online via our easytouse elearning platform.
Once ready, you can book your inperson exam at our training centre anytime during office hours with a quick phone call.
Course Assessment
- Format: 40question multiple-choice test.
- Pass Mark: 70%.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Free Retakes: Up to two free resits if you don’t pass first time.
- SameDay Results: Find out immediately how you’ve done.
Booking Procedure
Our courses are designed to make your learning process straightforward. Refund policies include:
- Full refund for cancellations within 24 hours of booking.
- Non-refundable after 24 hours unless cancellation is due to exceptional circumstances.
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Steps to Obtain Your APLH Personal Licence
Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Age : Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Criminal Record : Have no unspent convictions for relevant offences.
- Right to Work : Provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Step 2: Complete Accredited Training
Achieve the Highfield Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (RQF) qualification. This course provides:
- Knowledge of licensing law and responsibilities.
- Guidance on protecting children on licensed premises.
- Training on alcohol safety and promoting licensing objectives.
Step 3: Obtain a DBS Certificate
Submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check issued within the last 28 days.
Step 4: Prepare Your Application
Compile the following documents for submission to your local Licensing Authority:
- Completed application form.
- APLH qualification certificate.
- Recent DBS certificate.
- Two passport-style photographs (one certified).
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
- Application fee (approximately £37).
Step 5: Submit and Await Approval
Once your application is submitted, the Licensing Authority will review and consult with police or immigration authorities if necessary. Upon approval, you will receive your personal licence, including:
- A personal licence card.
- A certificate of authorisation.
