SCOTTISH CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONAL LICENSE HOLDERS

Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders - SCPLH

This award was introduced on the 1st of August 2013 and is based upon the National Standard for Personal Licence Holders. The Standard has been agreed by Scottish Government, The Sector Skills Council for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel, Retail and Tourism, Scottish Qualifications (Accreditation) and industry.

The developed standard details the knowledge required by a Personal Licence Holder in Scotland and how that knowledge should be assessed. As of 1st August 2013 all qualifications that support the SCPLH application process will be titled “Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence holders at SCQF Level 6”.

All qualifications based upon the previous standard have been withdrawn and candidates will no longer be able to sit these.

Who is the course for?
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 states that anyone who authorises the sale of alcohol to the public must hold a personal licence. If you wish to obtain a personal licence you need to apply to your local licensing board with proof that you hold a licensing qualification

What does the course cover?

• The roles, responsibilities and functions of Licensing Boards and Licensing Standards Officers the application process for a personal licence
• The application process for premises and occasional licences, mandatory & discretionary conditions
• Protection of children from harm
• The content and purpose of an operating schedule and risk assessment
• Drunkenness and disorderly behaviour
• Licensed hours
• Control of order
• The responsible retail sale of alcohol
• Roles and responsibilities of the personal licence holder and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
• Unauthorised licensable activities
• Rights of entry to licensed premises
• The strengths of alcoholic drinks and the effects of alcohol on the human body

How is the qualification assessed?
The one day course is assessed by a 40 question, multiple choice exam.