Personal Licence Holders Award Level 2
Certification Preparation Tyrogen 0.9
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- English
- English
There are no formal qualification prerequisites. Tyrogen recommends learners are aged 16+ and have sufficient literacy to study written material, understand scenario-based questions and complete a timed multiple-choice examination. Note: personal licence applications are generally made by individuals aged 18+.
- Explain what a personal licence is, why it exists, and how long it remains valid.
- Describe how to apply for a personal licence, what must be declared, and how applications may be granted or refused.
- Explain the ongoing legal duties of a personal licence holder, including duties linked to convictions and changes in personal details.
- Describe the role of licensing authorities, licensing policies, and licensing hearings and appeals.
- Explain the four licensing objectives and how partnership working supports them.
- Understand alcohol definitions, ABV, units, and the health and social impacts relevant to responsible retailing.
- Explain the core rules that apply to premises licences, DPS responsibilities and Temporary Event Notices.
- Apply responsible retailing principles including refusing service when required, preventing disorder, and protecting children from harm.
- Recognise key offences and enforcement powers relevant to licensed premises, including closure and rights of entry.
A device with internet access to complete online learning and assessment. Delivery may be classroom-based, virtual, blended, or e-learning supported. Centres should contextualise examples to typical licensed premises and retail scenarios while maintaining full syllabus coverage and ensuring learners understand the legal framework in England and Wales.
Modules
This module introduces the personal licence as a legal authorisation granted to an individual, explains why it exists within the Licensing Act 2003 framework, and clarifies how long it remains valid. Learners connect the idea of personal responsibility and authorisation to practical workplace scenarios in licensed premises.
This module explains how a personal licence application is made, what eligibility criteria must be met, what documentation is typically required, and how licensing authorities decide whether to grant or reject applications. Learners also explore objections, relevant and foreign offences, and the legal duties and offences connected to declarations and truthfulness in applications.
This module covers the ongoing legal responsibilities that apply after a personal licence has been granted. Learners examine duties when charged or convicted, duties to notify authorities and provide the licence for updating, and legal requirements relating to surrender, suspension, revocation, forfeiture and changes of name or address. The module also explains production of the licence on request and outlines consequences of failing to comply.
This module explains what licensing authorities are, what they do, how licensing policies guide decision-making, and the purpose of licensing hearings and appeals. Learners understand that licensing decisions must promote the licensing objectives and follow statutory procedures.
This module introduces the four licensing objectives and explains why they matter for daily decisions in licensed premises. Learners also explore operating schedules, what they include, and how partnership working with local agencies and stakeholders supports prevention and compliance.
This module covers what alcohol means in licensing law, how strength is measured using ABV, how alcohol units can be calculated, and what official guidance says about low-risk drinking. Learners also explore behavioural, psychological and physical impacts relevant to public safety and responsible retailing.
This module explains how premises licences authorise licensable activities at specific premises and how the licensing framework controls alcohol supply. Learners cover applications, hearings and appeals, reviews, mandatory requirements, licensable activities, variations, unauthorised activities, due diligence and penalties.
This module explains the DPS role and why it matters for lawful and responsible alcohol sales. Learners cover what the DPS is and the legal responsibilities linked to the role.
This module explains permitted temporary activities and Temporary Event Notices (TENs). Learners cover what TENs are, statutory limits and common guidance on notice periods, and when police or environmental health can object.
This module covers duties and expectations for responsible persons in licensed premises. Learners cover refusing service to drunk persons, recognising irresponsible promotions, preventing violence, understanding the risks of drug use and dealing, identifying who is responsible for preventing disorder, and the consequences of allowing drunken and disorderly conduct.
This module covers the law relating to children on licensed premises. Learners cover underage sales and proxy purchasing, attempts, restrictions on under-18 sales roles, proof of age and Challenge 21/25, wider child protection legislation awareness, rules about children being present and consuming alcohol in limited circumstances, and penalties including persistent sales measures.
This module covers enforcement-related powers at an awareness level, including closure of specific premises, closure of premises in a geographical area, and rights of entry for police and authorised officers.
This module covers prohibitions and exemptions relating to licensable activities at an awareness level. Learners explore wholesale vs retail concepts, regulated vs exempt entertainment, premises prohibited from selling alcohol, and the law on alcohol sales on moving vehicles.