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Award for Personal Licence Holder (APLH)

The Award for Personal Licence Holder (APLH) course is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage and operate licensed premises effectively in the United Kingdom. 

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Please DO NOT register with a generic business email address as you may not be able to access your certificate in the future.

You will need to register and purchase additional courses for other participants under their own account with their own unique email address.

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Course overview

The Award for Personal Licence Holder (APLH) course is a comprehensive program designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and operate licenced premises in England and Wales. This course delves into a wide range of topics, from understanding the intricacies of licensing law to implementing practical strategies for responsible alcohol management, exemptions to the supply of alcohol, and the protection of children.

By completing the APLH course, individuals will gain the relevant qualification that demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing licensed premises, enabling them to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Additionally, the course equips participants with knowledge of the effects of alcohol on the body, as well as the legal operating schedules and duties of the licence holder.

Course content

This online training course will take approximately 6 hours to complete and consists of 16 modules, covering a wide range of topics including:

1. Licensing Policy

An explanation of how licensing policies are put in place, who is able to enforce the policy and what you need to know.

2. Duties of a Personal Licence Holder

What personal licence holders are legally required to do and what they are responsible for within the premises.

3. Designated Premises Supervisor

Who is the designated premises supervisor and what are their main points of knowledge.

4. Temporary Events Notices (TENs)

What are temporary events notices (TENs,) and how and when to apply for one.

5. Exemptions to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol

Will cover what is considered an exemption to the licensing rules of the sale of alcohol.

6. Unauthorised Licensable Activities

Activities that are considered illegal to carry out on your premises without the relevant additional licenses.

7. Rights of Entry and Inspection

Who has the right to enter the premises at any reasonable time, and what they can carry out while on the premises.

8. Protection of Children

What can be accepted as a form of ID, how to recognise fake IDs, and the law regarding children within licensed premises.

Assessment

We recommend you complete this course on a laptop or desktop computer in order to minimise compatibility issues accessing the online content of the course.

The examination for the APLH consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and you have 60 minutes to complete them.  

When completing the exam, all delegates are required to log-in to the online exam portal using their unique log-in details. The learner must complete the test in exam conditions using their computer/smartphone and camera. If you need help with getting set-up for the exam, please contact our team on 01276 684449 selecting Option 2.  

Please DO NOT register with a generic business email address as you may not be able to access your certificate in the future.

You will need to register and purchase additional courses for other participants under their own account with their own unique email address.

This course is non-refundable.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can complete the learning in your own time, at your own pace.

This will depend on the checks above but can take up to 2-3 weeks to be processed from the exam date.

No. You will be responsible for applying for your licence with your local council.

Your exam will be reviewed by the Awarding Body, upon completion of the proctoring process your certificate will then be issued.

You can re-sit your exam as many times as you need. Your first exam re-sit will be free of charge; however any further re-sits will be chargable

The pass rate for this course is 70%

You will require a basic DBS check for your personal license application.

Yes, you can complete the learning on a mobile/tablet but it is recommended you do this on a pc/laptop.

No, you are required to complete the online examination on a laptop/desktop that has a working front facing camera and microphone.

You are allocated 60 minutes to complete your exam.

The pass mark is 28 for this course.

Need assistance or help?

For more information about our training, or if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact our team 01276 684 449 (selecting Option 2) or email training@bii.org

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