Alcohol Personal License Holder

If you’re involved in any way in the sale of alcohol, it’s important that you understand the licencing laws and the responsibilities that go with them. Safe consumption, measured in alcohol units, is fully detailed in the training and provides an alcohol unit calculator. The alcohol licencing laws of the United Kingdom regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol, with separate legislation for England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland being passed as necessary by the UK Parliament, the Northern Ireland assembly and the Scottish Parliament respectively. Any organisation, business or individual who wishes to sell alcohol must have a licence. Each premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor who hold an Alcohol Personal Licence.

This personal alcohol licence course is suitable for anyone involved in the sale of alcohol who wishes to take on the position of Designated Premises Supervisor or employers in the alcohol industry. This includes hotels, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and supermarkets and anyone business involved in the sale of alcohol and gives a useful alcohol unit calculator It comes with a useful alcohol unit calculatorIt comes with a useful alcohol unit calculator

Introduction to personal alcohol licence course
An overview of the UKs alcohol licencing laws, the framework that supports them, the licencing options, their implementation, and the role of key personnel. Alcohol consumption is measured in units and this part of the course discusses alcohol units and safe drinking.

Premises Licences
A premises licence is needed for any business or other organisation that sells or supplies alcohol on a permanent basis. Premises refers to any building, open space movable structure or vessel issued by the licencing authority for the area where premises are situated

Personal Licences and Club Premises Certificates
Premises licenced to sell alcohol must have a DPS who holds a valid personal licence. The exception is a community premises that has successfully applied to waive the DPS requirement under Section 41d of the Act. Also, there is no such requirement for the supply of alcohol in a member’s club, as they’re run by a committee which has the power to vote and take decisions.

Dealing with Licensing Authorities
Licencing authorities are the bodies responsible for carrying out all licencing functions in an area. Their main function includes monitoring the licensing system, issuing licences and keeping a register of licences.

Types of Businesses Selling Alcohol
This module examines the different types of businesses that sell and distribute alcohol to the general public and the laws that govern them

Representations and Mandatory Conditions
This module looks at challenging decisions made by licensing authorities.  Businesses can make representations on premises licence applications or club premises certificate applicationsand representations can be made to the local authority about any application including new licences, variations or reviews

Licensing Authority Powers
The licencing Act gives police local authorities and other responsible authorities certain powers, including powers to close licenced premises and request a review of licenced premises.

Children and Under 18s
The penalties for selling alcohol to under 18s could be an unlimited fine if found guilty in court. Police could issue a £90 fine to the person selling the alcohol and the premises licence could be reviewed.

Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing
This module outlines the responsibilities involved in alcohol retailing, including the strength of alcoholic drinks, drinking guidelines, and how to avoid and reduce conflict. Those serving alcohol to the public must provide accurate information regarding alcohol units or content, measured in ABV, and have smaller measures available. The course concludes by providing an alcohol unit calculator formula.

Government guidance on alcohol licensing