Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH)

Duration One day.

Fees £150

 

Pre-requisites

None.

Audience

All employees authorising the sale of alcohol.

Course content

Licensing Law

* The terms used
* Licensing authorities
* Licensing objectives
* Licensable activities

Personal Licence

* The definition of a personal licence
* The application process
* The key responsibilities of a personal licence holder
* The relevant offences
* The legal duties and consequences

Premises Licence

* The definition of a premises licence
* The application process, operating schedules, hearings and appeals
* The review process
* Mandatory conditions
* Authorised licensable activities
* The role of the designated premises supervisor

The Protection of Children

* The law relating to the sale, purchase and consumption of alcohol by under 18s
* The proof of age scheme and other forms of identifying the age of a purchaser
* Test purchasing and consequences
* The law relating to the admission of children on licensed premises

Powers and Enforcement

* The powers held by police and environmental health officers to close licensed premises
* The right of entry and search by authorised persons

Temporary Events

* What is a permitted temporary event?
* The criteria which applies to temporary events
* The powers of police to object to a temporary event

Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing

* Definition of an alcoholic drink
* Strengths of alcohol and the effects of alcohol
* The law regarding violent crime
* Conflict resolution best practice
* Principal of responsible promotions

Assessment method

Examination

The examination is a forty question multi-choice paper with a pass awarded for achieving 28 correct answers.