About the course

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) is a nationally recognised qualification required by law for anyone wishing to apply for a Personal Licence under the Licensing Act 2003. This course provides a clear and practical understanding of alcohol licensing law, the responsibilities of a personal licence holder, and how to promote the four licensing objectives in licensed premises. Successful completion allows learners to apply for a Personal Licence and act as a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for: Bar managers and supervisors Premises licence holders Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS) Anyone applying for a Personal Licence Hospitality staff moving into management roles No previous licensing knowledge is required.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will understand: The purpose and structure of the Licensing Act 2003 The four licensing objectives and how to promote them Roles and responsibilities of: Personal Licence Holders Premises Licence Holders Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS) How premises licences are applied for and determined Legal requirements relating to: The sale of alcohol Children and alcohol Authorised and unauthorised activities Enforcement powers and consequences of non‑compliance How to demonstrate due diligence and responsible alcohol retailing

Assessment

Multiple‑choice exam Pass mark: 70% On successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion, and when you are ready, will be able to take the Highfield Qualification Online Examination

Why Choose This Course?

Meets the legal requirement for Personal Licence applications Recognised across England and Wales Suitable for hospitality, retail, and leisure sectors Flexible online learning that fits around work commitments

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 117 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the course!

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      Course introduction

  2. 2

    The Licensing Act 2003

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      History and control of the consumption of alcohol in the UK

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      What are the key aims of the licensing act 2003

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      The types of license/authorisation

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      The 4 Licensing Objectives

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      Licensable activities

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      The sale of alcohol by retail

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      The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club or to the order of a member of the club

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      The provision of regulated entertainment

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      The provision of late night refreshment

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      Licensing authority's

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      Licensing committees

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      Licensing policy

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      Fees

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      Licensing hearings and new premises applications

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      Appeals

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      Partnerships

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      Early morning alcohol restriction order

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      Cumulative Impact Zones (Cumulative Impact Assessments)

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      Prohibited premises, exempt premises and trains

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      The wholesale of alcohol

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      Remote Alcohol Sales & Alcohol Delivery

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      The Licensing Act Overview

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      End of section quiz

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    Premises Licenses

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      What is the purpose of a premises license

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      How Long Is A Premises License Granted For?

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      The premises license application process

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      Responsible authorities

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      Other persons

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      How is an application determined?

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      Keeping and display of the premises license and the summary

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      The premises plan

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      What is the operating schedule?

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      Risk assessments

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      Premises license reviews

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      Summary Reviews and Interim Steps

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      Outcomes of a review meeting

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      Non payment of the annual fee

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      Premises license holder duties

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      Licence and Mandatory conditions

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      Exhibition of films

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      Unauthorised licensable activities

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      Test your knowledge

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      Due diligence

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      Designated premises supervisor (DPS)- Roles and responsibilities

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      Licence variations

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      Transferring of a premises licence

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      What is a provisional statement ?

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      End of section quiz

  4. 4

    Personal licenses

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      What is a personal licence?

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      Personal license quiz

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      Application for a personal license

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      Eligibility for a personal license

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      Objection to a personal license application

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      Relevant and foreign offences

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      Spent and unspent convictions

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      What Are the Legal Duties Of A Personal License Holder?

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      When Should You Produce Your Personal License?

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      Endorsement, Suspension and Forfeiture of a Personal License

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      Surrendering a personal license

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      True or false

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      End of section quiz

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    The protection of children from harm

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      Introduction

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      Who's responsible for the protection of children on a licensed premises

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      Are children allowed on a licensed premises?

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      No sale of alcohol to under 18 year olds

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      The offence of persistently selling alcohol to under 18 year olds

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      Can an under 18 year old consume alcohol on a licensed premises?

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      Sending an under 18 year old to collect alcohol & under 18 year olds accepting alcohol deliveries

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      The sale of alcohol by under 18 year olds

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      Age verification and verification policy

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      Acceptable proof of age documents

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      Staff training

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      Other age restricted products

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      How can staff prevent underage sales?

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      What is test purchasing?

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      End of section quiz

  6. 6

    Powers and enforcement

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      Right of entry

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      Closure powers

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      Closure powers process

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      Who can close a licensed premises quiz

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      Purpose of a license review

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      Illegal workers closure notice

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      Offences regarding closure and appeals

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      The right of entry

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      Late night levy

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      Police powers

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      Disorderly conduct

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      End of section quiz

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    Temporary events notices (TENs)

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      What is a temporary notice

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      What is a permitted temporary activity

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      What details must be included in the TEN?

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      What are the 2 types of TEN

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      How to submit a TEN

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      Objections to a TEN

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      The operation of a Temporary event

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      Can an appeal be made to any objection of a TEN?

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      What can happen if limitations of a TEN are exceeded?

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      End of section quiz

  8. 8

    Responsibility in alcohol retailing

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      Legal definition of alcohol

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      The strength of alcoholic drinks

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      What is a unit of alcohol?

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      The effects of alcohol – behaviour and emotional

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      What are government guidelines for sensible drinking?

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      Other terms for alcohol consumption

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      Legal responsibilities in relation to the operating of a license premises

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      Anti-violence strategies

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      Irresponsible promotions

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      Smoking on a licensed premises

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      Drugs

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      Tell tale signs of drug use

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      Psychoactive substances and The Psychoactive Substance Act 2016

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      End of section quiz

  9. 9

    Appendix

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      Appendix 1- standard scale of fines

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      Appendix 2- Useful publications

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      Appendix 3- Useful websites

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      Appendix 4- Glossary

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