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This is the official qualification required local councils for anyone applying for a Personal Licence to serve alcoholic drinks. This delivers the complete training package of online study, practice questions, an invigilated assessment and an official certificate to those that pass this qualification. The certificate can then be supplied to your local council as part of your Personal Licence application.

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Applying for your Personal Licence

You need to apply for a licence from the local council where you live. The application requires that you have the "Personal Licence Holder Level 2 Award" qualification.

More info about applying for a Personal Licence

The Digital College course can be taken online; both the course content and the final exam can be accessed via the internet

Course Contents

The course provides a detailed examination of the licensing system in England and Wales and the different types of licences that are available to apply for.

The course includes:
- Narrated video-lessons
- Activities and progress quizzes
- A "mock" practice test, complete with review facility and a bank of changing questions.

The course is organised as follows:

Section 1: Introduction to Licencing

• Historical context of licencing in England and Wales
• Licensing in England and Wales
• Understanding alcohol

Section 2: Types of Licence

• Personal Licences
• Premises Licences
• Club Premises Certificates
• Temporary Events Notices
• Enforcing the law

Section 3: The Licensing Objectives

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisances
• The protection of children from harm

Section 4: Exam Preparation

• Exam tips
• Recap of the course content
• Taking the end of course assessment

Obtaining your certificate

You will need to pass a multiple choice exam at the end of the course in order to gain the official qualification. But don't worry - we will ensure that you are well prepared with our revision module and "mock" practice exam.

How does the online training and exam work?

Our online training is provided through video with short progress exams. A full preparation exam is included with the training so you will be ready for the exam.

The online multiple choice exam can be taken on a laptop with a camera in a suitably quiet location. Your activity on the screen and via the webcam is recorded during the whole assessment and reviewed by the examining body.

 

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