Entry requirements
This course is open to anyone who wishes to secure work in a licensed premises, or those who intend to sell alcohol to the public.
Why take this course?
Successful completion of this course and exam will allow you to apply for your personal licence to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in Scotland within the licensed retail sector. This 1 day course is for anyone working in a job role that requires them to authorise retail sales of alcohol in either on or off premises in Scotland. The course will cover topics such as:
- The Policy context and an overview of the licensing function
- Key roles
- Licences and operating conditions
- Protection of children from harm
- Associated law
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs
- Social responsibility
Once candidates have booked onto this course, they must download a copy of the City & Guilds Personal Licence Holder’s Guide. Candidates will be expected to complete pre-course reading prior to attending the course.
What you will experience
You will cover a range of important topics regarding laws, duties and responsibilities of personal licence holders. This will ensure you have the knowledge and skills and be aware of all legal requirements. At the end of the training, you will sit a multiple choice online exam which will give an instant result.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
Candidates must download a copy of the City & Guilds Personal Licence Holder’s Guide. Candidates will be expected to complete pre-course reading prior to attending the course. A hard copy of the Guide will be sent to candidates along with joining instructions approximately 5 working days before the course. However, in the meantime candidates should undertake pre-course reading using the electronic copy.
Examination requirements
View the specific proof of identification requirements for this course
Refresher training
Students who require refresher training only will infill into the full Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders course at a cost of £81.00. Students in this case will be expected to attend the full day but will be entered for the Refresher only exam. For more information please contact the Part-time Learning team on 01224 612144 or email part-timelearning@nescol.ac.uk.
Student Stories
June Jaffrey
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“Coming back to College has given me a great sense of achievement, I feel like I’ve been using my brain again! I met a lovely bunch of people there and got on well with everyone, including the younger students in the class.”
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Lucy Gordon
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
“The lecturers are what makes the course so special. They have an abundance of industry experience allowing them to share skills and knowledge while always making lessons enjoyable. I am gutted that my time at the College has come to an end, however I am delighted to have secured my dream job at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles.”
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Applications
Please note for entry into the Refresher course, you must contact the Part-time Learning team on 01224 612144 or email part-timelearning@nescol.ac.uk in the first instance. You will attend on the same date as the full course, but will sit the exam for the Refresher certificate only.
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Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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