We deliver the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders Course / APLH course in London (London Waterloo SE1), Harrow, Twickenham, Richmond, Guildford, Reading, Maidstone, across the South East of England and for groups of 5 or more learners In-House throughout England & Wales.
The course is delivered in 1 day (09.30 - 17.00) and the APLH exam takes place on the day of the course.
Our next personal licence course dates:
For a complete list of personal licence course dates and locations please visit our APLH Course Dates Page.
In-House BIIAB Award for Personal Licence Holders / APLH Course
If you have a group of learners you would like us to deliver APLH training to, we offer in-house group courses (min. 5 learners) for clients throughout England and Wales.
These personal licence courses can be delivered either at the client’s own workplace or at a training facility we will provide close by.
In-house APLH courses are run at the convenience of our clients; including weekends where required.
Book a Personal Licence / APLH Course Online or by Telephone.
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Call us on 01784 434 392 / 0845 602 55 95 (low call rate from a land-line) to book over the telephone. Talk to a member of our professional team of licensing consultants, who will answer your questions promptly and honestly.
For in-house group bookings please complete our Booking Enquiry Form or call us on 01784 434 392 / 0845 602 55 95 to discuss your booking with one of our licensing training consultants.
Alternatively you can Request More Information about our Personal Licence Course.
Personal Licence / APLH Course Fees
£135.00 per learner; fees are quoted exclusive of vat at the current rate.
10% Discount on any APLH course booked online - Click Here to Book Online Now (Only £121.50)
Personal licence course fees are all inclusive of BIIAB APLH course workbook, course materials, tuition, BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders exam & certification; there are No Hidden Extras.
We provide refreshments during our courses, learners should make their own arrangements for lunch.
Where we are training in-house at a client’s premises, we are required to register the training facility with the BIIAB in order to meet our quality assurance standards. We complete this process at no additional cost to the client.
Personal License Application Service
For clients who do not have the time to struggle through the process themselves or who wish to avoid any delay in their application, we offer the option of an application service where we complete the personal license application on their behalf.
For more details on this service please visit our Personal Licence Application Service Page.
Why choose Beyond the Blue Training & Consultancy as your training provider?
When it comes to the Award for Personal Licence Holders Course / APLH Course, Beyond the Blue is recognised as a leader in the field both by existing clients and industry bodies alike.
Beyond the Blue is a ‘BIIAB Grade 1 Accredited Training Centre’; the BIIAB describe Grade 1 as ‘demonstrating outstanding quality procedures’.
We have exceptionally high pass rates for all our BIIAB accredited courses. Throughout 2011 we had a 98.3% Pass Rate for learners attending training with us.
For more reasons why you should choose Beyond the Blue as your training provider for the Award for Personal Licence Holders Course / APLH Course please visit:
Download our ‘Training the Licensed Retail Sector’ Information Leaflet (pdf document)
What is the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders / APLH?
The BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal License Holders is the prescribed qualification required by anyone wishing to apply to their local authority for a Personal License.
A personal license allows the holder to sell or authorises the sale of alcohol in England and Wales on any premises which holds a premises licence, club premises certificate or temporary events notice (TEN), which allows the licensable activity of the ‘Sale of Alcohol’; within the terms of that licence.
The sale of alcohol without the approved authorisation carries a maximum penalty on conviction of a £20,000 fine and / or 6 months imprisonment.
For more details regarding the personal license and the application process please visit our Personal License Information Page.
The APLH course and qualification acts as a safeguard for the premises licence, as it strengthens the defence of due diligence where prosecutions may affect a company's continued operations. This is because learners have to demonstrate key knowledge on the Licensing Act 2003 and the core licensing issues, in order to pass the APLH exam.
What does the Personal Licence course / APLH course cover?
The Licensing Act 2003 • Licensing policy • Procedures for application and renewal of a personal license • Duties of a personal license holder • Licensable activities • Premises licence • Operating schedules • The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) • Temporary Events Notices (T.E.N.) • Supply of alcohol • Unauthorised licensable activities • Prohibition for the sale of alcohol • Rights of entry and inspection • Police powers to close licensed premises • Protection of children • Nature of alcohol and how it affects the body • Social responsibilities in the retail sale of alcohol • Conduct of licensed premises •
Who should attend the Personal Licence course?
The APLH course is designed for anyone working in the licensed retail & licensed hospitality sectors, where they are responsible for selling alcohol, authorising the sale of alcohol or regulating the sale of alcohol:
• Pubs • Bars • Night Clubs • Private Members Clubs • Social Clubs • Licensed Café’s • Hotels • Leisure Centres • Events Companies • Restaurants • Off-Licenses • Licensed Shops • Supermarkets • Local Authority Officers • Police Licensing Officers • Internet / Telephone Sale of Alcohol • and many more…
The personal licence course is also essential for anyone assuming the position of designated premises supervisor (DPS). A designated premises supervisor must hold a personal license.
The BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders is one of the key qualifications employers in the licensed retail & licensed hospitality sectors look for in a CV; it is recognised by every licensing authority in England & Wales.
A personal license can be used in any premises where alcohol is sold under licence, throughout England and Wales.
How is the personal licence course assessed?
The APLH course is assessed via a short 40 minute, 40 question multiple-choice exam; learners must achieve 28/40 in their APLH exam in order to pass and to be awarded their BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders Certificate.
Once completed, APLH exam papers are returned to the BIIAB to be marked. We aim to inform learners of their results within 48 hours of their personal licence course.
Who accredits the Personal License / APLH course?
The Award for Personal Licence Holders is the most recognised qualification for anyone wishing to apply for a Personal License and is accredited by the BIIAB. On successfully completing the Award for Personal Licence Holders and passing the associated APLH exam, learners will receive a certificate from the BIIAB.
The APLH qualification it is accepted by all Licensing Authorities in England & Wales and approved by the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS), the Home Office and the Police.
It is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) as a level 2 qualification.
Download the BIIAB APLH Information Leaflet (pdf document) for further information.
Foreign Language Personal License Exam / APLH Exam Papers
All personal license training is given in English, however APLH exam papers are also available in these languages; Polish, Turkish, Welsh, Chinese, Bengali and Thai.
Clients requesting a foreign language examination paper must give us at least 5 working days notice (before the course date) and notify us at the time of booking.
Under certain circumstances translation dictionaries may be used during the exam, please Contact Us for more details. We have also made a Glossary of terms available in Welsh, Polish, Chinese and Turkish. These are available to download on our Useful Resources & Downloads Page.
BIIAB Award for Personal Licence Holders Workbook
Each learner is sent the BIIAB APLH workbook when they register on the personal licence course, this enables them to complete 'open learning' prior to the APLH course. Open learning consists of learners reading through the APLH course workbook prior to attending the personal licence course.
Our personal licence course is designed to be interactive and to take a full part in the course, learners should be familiar with the content of the course workbook; this also results in better personal license exam results as exams are based on this content.
Identity Documents Required for the Personal Licence Course / APLH Course
Learners are required to provide a form(s) of identity in order to sit the APLH exam. For a full list of acceptable forms of identity please download APLH Exam Identity Requirements (pdf document).
What is the difference between the APLH and the NCPLH?
The BIIAB Award for Personal Licence Holders / APLH is the equivalent qualification to the National Certificate for Personal License Holders; the course content is the same for both courses.
The APLH replaces the NCPLH course from April 2011 as the prescribed course for anyone wishing to apply for a Personal License in England and Wales.
For further details on this change please visit our New Blog Entry NCPLH reborn as APLH.
Additional Information
Further information about all our alcohol licensing training & consultancy services is available on this website:
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For further details please Contact Us or call us on 01784 434 392 / 0845 602 55 95 to speak with one of our licensing consultants.
