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National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (BIIAB) Level 2

This course covers all the basic licensing law and the social responsibilities of licensees relevant to each class - on licence and off licence. 

It is now the law in England and Wales that anyone who authorises the sale of alchohol to the public must hold a personal licence.  

The BIIAB NCPLH covers the syllabus set by government to enable candidates to understand the law in relation to:

  • the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities within the framework of licensing objectives
  • the application process for a personal licence
  • the role and legal responsibilities of the personal licence holder, and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
  • the content and purpose of operating schedules
  • the premises licence
  • the role and duties of the designated premises supervisor
  • unauthorised licensable activities
  • permitted temporary licensable activities
  • rights of entry to licensed premises
  • police powers with regard to suspension and closure of licensed premises
  • the specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
  • the strengths of alchoholic drinks, and the effects of alcohol on the human body
  • the protection of children from harm
  • the responsible retail sale of alcohol

Course Level: Level 2

Course Duration: One Day

Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam.