Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone authorizing the retail sale of alcohol will have to hold a Personal Licence, and in order for a person to qualify for one, he or she must hold a relevant licensing qualification, and the BIIAB National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders is such a qualification. It is both QCA accredited and Government approved and has been specifically designed to meet the statutory requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

This qualification is relevant to anyone authorizing the retail sale of alcohol in Pubic Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Supermarkets, Nightclubs, Off-Licenses, Casinos, Social and Sports Clubs, Leisure/Theme Parks, and in fact any Entertainment Establishment or other venue where alcohol is sold.

When successfully achieved along with the BIIAB Level 2 Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations, the candidate is automatically awarded the Level 2 National Certificate in Licensed Retailing.

Subjects covered

• The Roles, Responsibilities and functions of Licensing Authorities
• The Roles & Legal Responsibilities of the Personal Licence Holder
• Penalties for Failure to Comply with the Law
• The Application Process for a Personal Licence
• The Premises Licence
• The Content & Purpose of Operating Schedules
• The Role & Duties of the Designated Premises Supervisor
• Unauthorised Licensable Activities
• Permitted Temporary Licensable Activities
• Rights of Entry to Licensed Premises
• The Responsible Retail Sale of Alcohol
• The Protection of Children from Harm
• The Specific Prohibitions for the Sale of Alcohol
• Police Powers regarding Suspension & Closure of Licensed Premises
• The Strengths of Alcoholic Drinks & the Affects of Alcohol on the Human Body

Course Information

Duration: One day programme plus pre-course self study reading of supplied course handbook.
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination
Certification: This course is certificated by BIIAB
Prerequisite: Delegates must be able to provide satisfactory evidence to fulfill the mandatory identification requirements.