What is the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders?

BIIAB has launched the Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, to coincide with the requirement of the Licensing Act 2003 which states that anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol will have to hold a personal licence.  In order to qualify for a personal licence, an applicant must hold a relevant licensing qualification.

What does the NCPLH cover?

The course covers the syllabus set by Government, to enable candidates to understand the law in relation to:

• 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 licensable activities,
  
• Permitted 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.

Who is the course for?

The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol in licensed premises.

• Pubs
  
• Convenience stores
  
• Bars
  
• Sports and social clubs
  
• Hotels
  
• Entertainment establishments
  
• Restaurants
  
• Nightclubs
  
• Off-licences
  
• Leisure parks
  
• Supermarkets
  
• Casinos
  
• Any other venue or site where alcohol is sold

Course content

The NCPLH qualification covers the following syllabus:

1. The Licensing Act 2003,
   
2. Licensing Policy,
   
3. Personal Licences,
   
4. Procedure for Application and Renewal for a Personal Licence,
   
5. Duties of a Personal Licence Holder,
   
6. Licensable Activities,
   
7. Premises Licence,
   
8. Operating Schedules,
   
9. The Designated Premises Supervisor,
   
10. Temporary Event Notices,
    
11. Supply of Alcohol,
    
12. Unauthorised Licensable Activities,
    
13. Prohibitions for the Sale of Alcohol,
    
14. Rights of Entry and Inspection,
    
15. Police Powers to Close Licensed Premises,
    
16. Protection of Children,
    
17. Nature of Alcohol and How it Affects the Body,
    
18. Social Responsibilities in the Retail Sale of Alcohol,
    
19. Conduct of Licensed Premises.

Multiple-Choice Exam

• The exam lasts 40 minutes and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions in two parts:
  
• Part One: Pass Mark - 8 / 8
  
• Part Two: Pass Mark - 22 / 32

Future course dates

The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders has been designed to be completed in one day finishing with a short multiple-choice exam.

One day courses are available throughout 2006

Course Fees

The total cost of the course is £160.00 per person if booking online (Normal Price: £175.00) which includes registration with the BIIAB, examination fees, tuition and the relevant BIIAB handbook.

Full fees are payable upon booking which should be a least ten days prior to the course date. Full details of the course venue and a copy of the BIIAB Handbook are sent with our confirmation.

Re-sit examinations are available on all of the above course dates at a cost of £40.00 per person, per sitting. Bookings should be made at least 10 days prior to the preferred examination date.



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