If you are looking to work in the alcohol industry, then you need a personal licence. A personal licence allows you to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol. It is important to get a personal licence because it ensures that you have the necessary training and knowledge to do your job safely and legally. In this article, we will discuss what a personal licence is and why it is important to get one.

We will also provide information on how you can go about getting a personal licence, including taking the personal licence course.

So what is a personal licence?

A personal licence is required by anyone who sells or authorises the sale of alcohol. This includes people working in bars, clubs, restaurants, supermarkets and off-licences. If you want to sell alcohol, then you need a personal licence. It is important to note that a personal licence does not allow you to sell alcohol without supervision.

Why is it important to get a Personal Licence?

There are a number of reasons why it is important to get a personal licence. First and foremost, it ensures that you have the necessary training and knowledge to do your job safely and legally. Personal licences also help to reduce crime and disorder associated with the sale of alcohol. Finally, personal licences provide customers with reassurance that the person selling them alcohol has been properly trained and is knowledgeable about the products they are selling.

If you are interested in getting a personal licence, then you will need to take the aplh personal licence course. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a personal licence.

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• The personal licence qualification
• aThe personal licence application process
• The responsibilities of a personal licence holder
• The penalties for breaching the terms of a personal licence
• The types of alcohol that can be sold under a personal licence
• The requirements for storage and sale of alcohol
• The age restrictions on the sale of alcohol
• The rules on responsible service of alcohol
• The impact of alcohol on health and safety

Upon completion of the course, candidates will sit an exam in order to obtain their personal licence. Once granted, personal licences are valid for 10 years. After this time, licence holders must renew their personal licence by completing a refresher course.

Personal licences are granted by local authorities and the application process varies from council to council. However, all applicants must first obtain an accredited qualification before applying for a personal licence. The most common accredited qualification is the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH), which is recognised by all local authorities.

How can i complete the course?

The personal licence course can be completed online at a pace and time convinent to you or you could attend a 1 day course with a training provider like Hurak.

How much does the personal licence course cost?

The cost of the personal licence course varies depending on the provider, but is typically between £99 – £200. Hurak charges from £89.99 only and offers discounts for group or on-site booking.

What can i do with a personal licence?

Once you have successfully completed the personal licence course and obtained your personal licence, you will be able to sell alcohol from any premises licensed to do so. You will also be able to authorise the sale of alcohol by staff members working under your supervision.

It is important to note that personal licence holders must comply with all conditions attached to their licence and with the law relating to the sale of alcohol. Failure to do so could result in prosecution and a personal licence being revoked.

If you have any questions about the personal licence course or the personal licence application process, please contact your local authority for more information.