HABC Personal Licence Holders

Course Information

Overview

This qualification is aimed at individuals working in, or preparing to work
in, any industry that involves the retail sale of alcohol. These industries can
include pubs, retailers, large night clubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and
sports facilities.

Anyone wishing to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol by retail on licensed
premises must hold a personal licence. To become a personal licence holder, an
individual should obtain a regulated personal licence holder’s
qualification.

A personal licence allows the holder to sell or authorise the sale of
alcohol. A personal licence is also needed to apply to become a designated
premises supervisor (DPS). Licensed premises can have more than one personal
licence holder.

Course units/modules

• Understanding the application process for a personal licence
• The legal duties of a personal licence holder
• The roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
• The licensing objectives and why they’re so important
• How the nature and strength of alcohol can affect your customers
• The law relating to protecting children on a licensed premises
• The powers held by police and other authorities

Entry requirements

We recommend learners are a minimum of 16 years of age. Learners, whatever their age, are physically capable of completing the practical assessment. It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English.

Assessment types

Multiple-choice examination