Alcohol Personal Licence Holder
Essential Training or Selling Alcohol Legally in the UK
About This Course
This course is essential for becoming an Alcohol Personal Licence Holder and selling alcohol legally in the UK. You will master UK alcohol licensing law, understand your legal responsibilities, and learn to promote the four key licensing objectives. The training covers critical topics including age verification, mandatory conditions, and safe alcohol retailing to ensure full compliance with Licensing Authorities.
Key Facts
Safety and Compliance
Learn the legal duties, conditions and licensing objectives that every Personal Licence Holder must uphold.
Licensing Law and Proceedures
Clear guidance on licence applications, variations, reviews, fees and dealing with Licensing Authorities
Mandatory Conditions
Understand compulsory conditions for all premises ad how to apply them correctly
Real World Scenarios
Practical examples covering age verification, conflict prevention and safe alcohol retailing
What You'll Learn
- Understand UK alcohol licensing laws and their legal implications
- Identify key roles and responsibilities within licensed premises
- Apply for, vary or review licenses through the correct authority process
- Understand mandatory licence conditions and when they apply
- Recognise the powers of Licensing Authorities and enforcement bodies
- Apply best practice for age verification and under 18s
- Understand responsibilities around alcohol retailing and conflict reduction
Who should take this course
- Ideal for anyone working where alcohol is sold or supplied
- Those responsible for staff training, compliance, or designated premises supervision
- Anyone wanting to progress their hospitality career by becoming a qualified licence holder
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Introduction
Overview of UK alcohol licensing and the four licensing objectives.
Module 2 - Premises Licences
Applications, variations, conditions, reviews, and responsibilities.
Module 3 - Personal Licences and Club Premises Certificates
Eligibility, duties, renewal, and distinctions between licence types.
Module 4 - Dealing With Licensing Authorities
How to communicate with authorities, handle objections, and understand hearings.
Module 5 - Types of Businesses Selling Alcohol
Responsibilities for retail, hospitality, clubs, events, and off sales premises.
Module 6 - Representations & Mandatory Conditions
The role of representations, compulsory conditions, and how they impact trading.
Module 7 - Licensing Authority Powers
Inspection rights, enforcement actions, penalties and appeals.
Module 8 - Children and Under 18s
Age verification, refusals, relevant offences, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Module 9 - Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing
Safe service, preventing drunkenness, drinking guidelines, and avoiding conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This certificate is CPD certified and recognised as part of the application process.
You have 12 months to complete the course.
Yes. You must be 18 or over to apply for a Personal Licence in the UK.
Certificate
CPD Certified
Certificate
Institute of Hospitality Approved
Certificate
LASER Awards