Duration:
1 Day (8 Hours of contact learning)

Description:
This qualification is aimed at anyone who wishes to work in licensed premises where alcohol is sold. You will look at licensing authorities; at the responsibilities of the personal license holder; police powers; rights of entry; specific prohibitions; strengths of alcoholic drinks; responsible retail of alcohol; and the protection of children from harm.

• The roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities within the framework of the licensing objectives
• The application process for a personal licence
• The role and legal responsibilities of the personal licence holder, and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
• The premises licence
• The content and purpose of operating schedules
• The role and duties of the designated premises supervisor
• Unauthorised and temporary licensable activities
• Rights of entry to licensed premises
• Police powers with regard to suspension and closure of licensed premises
• The specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
• The strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of alcohol on the human body
• The protection of children from harm
• The responsible retail sale of alcohol.

On completion of this course, candidates will hold a licensing qualification with which they can apply for the Personal Licence.

Recommended for:
Anyone who authorises the sale of alcohol to the public (as per the legal requirement in England and Wales) is required to have a suitable qualification

Assessment:
The course is assessed by a 40 question multiple-choice examination set by BIIAB.

Certification:
Certified through BIIAB, the awarding body of the British Institute of Innkeeping.  The certificate does not expire.

*English Language

Learners should, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening at Ofqual Level 1 or equivalent.  Please contact us if you have any doubt about whether you meet this criterion.