Description
Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals working in or preparing to work in the licensed retail sector. It is a mandatory qualification for anyone wishing to apply for a personal licence to authorise the sale of alcohol under the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales.
By completing this course, learners will develop their understanding of licensing legislation, the responsibilities of personal licence holders, and the importance of promoting licensing objectives.
Course Content
Know the nature, purpose and period of validity of a personal licence
Understand the application process and legal duties when applying for a personal licence
Understand the legal duties of a personal licence holder
Understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
Understand the Licensing Objectives and the importance of partnerships in promoting these objectives
Understand the nature and strength of alcohol and the effect on the body
Understand the law in relation to premises licences
Know the role and responsibilities of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Understand the law in relation to Temporary Event Notices (TEN)
Understand the rights and legal duties of the responsible persons in relation to operation of licensed premises
Know the law in relation to the protection of children on licensed premises
Understand the powers of the police and other authorities in relation to licensed premises
Understand prohibitions and exemptions in relation to licensable activities
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will:
1. Know the nature, purpose and period of validity of a personal licence
⦁ State the nature and purpose of a personal licence
⦁ State the period of validity of a personal licence
2. Understand the application process and legal duties when applying for a personal licence
⦁ State how a personal licence application is made, including eligibility criteria
⦁ Outline the licensing authority’s process for the grant or rejection of new personal licences
⦁ Identify who may object to the grant of a personal licence
⦁ Define the terms ‘relevant offences’ and ‘foreign offences’
⦁ State the legal duty of an applicant to declare if they are convicted of any relevant or foreign offences during the application process
⦁ State the penalty for failing to declare conviction of relevant or foreign offences during the application process
3. Understand the legal duties of a personal licence holder
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder if charged with a relevant or foreign offence
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder if convicted with a relevant or foreign offence after the licence is granted
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder if a personal licence is surrendered or revoked
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder if a change of name and/or address occurs
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder to produce their licence, when requested, including who may legally request this
⦁State the consequences for breaching the legal duties of a personal licence holder
⦁ State the legal duties of a personal licence holder to produce their licence, when requested, including who may legally request this
⦁ State the consequences for breaching the legal duties of a personal licence holder
⦁ State the consequences for a personal licence holder convicted of a drink driving offence
4. Understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
⦁ State what licensing authorities are
⦁ Outline the roles and responsibilities of licensing authorities
⦁ Outline what a licensing policy is
⦁ Outline the purpose of a licensing hearing, including appeals
5. Understand the Licensing Objectives and the importance of partnerships in promoting these objectives
⦁ State the licensing objectives
⦁ State the importance of the licensing objectives
⦁ State what an operating schedule is
⦁ State what an operating schedule should include in order to promote the licensing objectives
⦁ Identify the importance of partnerships in supporting the licensing objectives
⦁ Identify the role of Community Safety Partnerships (CSP)
6. Understand the nature and strength of alcohol and the effect on the body
⦁ State the legal definition of alcohol under licensing law
⦁ State how the strength of an alcoholic drink is measured
⦁ Define the terms ‘alcohol-free’ and ‘low alcohol’
⦁ State the UK Government’s sensible drinking advice
⦁ State the behavioural and psychological effects of alcohol consumption
⦁ Identify the effects alcohol has on the body
7. Understand the law in relation to premises licences
⦁ Explain what a premises licence is
⦁ State the procedures for a premises licence application
⦁ State the grounds for a hearing and an appeal in respect of a premises licence application
⦁ Explain the purposes of a premises licence review
⦁ State the mandatory conditions attached to premises licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and/or off the premises
⦁ Identify the licensable activities defined by licensing legislation
⦁ State the law in relation to variations to premises licences
⦁ State the law in relation to what constitutes unauthorised licensable activities
⦁ Identify what a due diligence defence is and when it may be used
⦁ State penalties for breaching licensing conditions
8. Know the role and responsibilities of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
⦁ Outline the role of the DPS
⦁ State the legal responsibility of the DPS
9. Understand the law in relation to Temporary Event Notices (TEN)
⦁ State what is meant by the term ‘permitted temporary activities’
⦁ State what a TEN is
⦁ State the law in relation to the frequency of permitted temporary activities
⦁ State the circumstances under which the police or Environmental Health officers can object to a TEN
10. Understand the rights and legal duties of the responsible persons in relation to operation of licensed premises
⦁ State the duty to refuse the sale of alcohol to a drunken person
⦁ Identify examples of irresponsible drinks promotions
⦁ Identify strategies licensed premises may adopt to prevent violence and reduce conflict
⦁ Identify the consequences of allowing illegal drug use and dealing on licensed premises
⦁ Identify who is legally responsible for preventing disorderly conduct on licensed premises
⦁ State the consequences for allowing drunk and disorderly conduct on licensed premises
11. Know the law in relation to the protection of children on licensed premises
⦁ State the law in relation to the sale of alcohol to children
⦁ State the law in relation to the purchase or attempted purchase of alcohol by or for children
⦁ State the law in relation to the unsupervised sale of alcohol by a child
⦁ State the types and features of acceptable proof of age documents
⦁ Outline the importance of other legislation related to the protection of children
⦁ State the law in relation to the presence of children in licensed premises
⦁ State the law in relation to the consumption of alcohol by under 18s
⦁ State penalties for breaching the law in relation to the protection of under 18s on licensed premises
12. Understand the powers of the police and other authorities in relation to licensed premises
⦁ State the law in relation to the closure of identified licensed premises
⦁ State the law in relation to the closure of licensed premises covering a particular geographical area
⦁ Identify which authorities have a right of entry to licensed premises and when they can exercise these rights
13. Understand prohibitions and exemptions in relation to licensable activities
⦁ Identify the circumstances under which sales of alcohol are not considered to be a retail sale under licensing law
⦁ Identify which forms of entertainment are regulated and which are exempt
⦁ Identify which types of premises are prohibited from selling alcohol
⦁ State the law in relation to the sale of alcohol on moving vehicles
Assessment:
Format: 1-hour multiple-choice exam (40 questions).
Pass Mark: 28 correct answers required to achieve certification.
Duration: 1-day course
Why Choose Roman Training and Jobs?
Accredited and Recognised: Ofqual-approved qualification.
Comprehensive Support: Free post-course guidance for personal licence applications.
Flexible Delivery: Fully online training with remote invigilated exams.
Experienced Trainers: Delivered by subject matter experts with industry knowledge.
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