Personal Licence Holders Award Level 2

Certification Preparation Tyrogen 0.9

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You can practice / study for free but no certificates are being issued for this course at this time
Prerequisites

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+.

Learning objectives
  • 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.
Requirements

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.

In this module you will learn what a personal licence is, what it enables a licence holder to do, and why it exists as part of the licensing system in England and Wales. You will also learn how long a personal licence remains valid and the types of events that can bring a licence to an end or affect its status.

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.

In this module you will learn how to apply for a personal licence, what evidence and declarations are typically needed, and how a licensing authority makes decisions. You will also learn who may object, what ‘relevant offences’ and ‘foreign offences’ mean, and the legal consequences of failing to declare required information or making false statements.

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.

In this module you will learn the ongoing duties that a personal licence holder must follow. You will cover what must happen if you are charged or convicted of relevant or foreign offences, how to notify the licensing authority, and what happens when a licence is surrendered, suspended, revoked or forfeited. You will also learn duties to report changes in personal details, produce the licence on request, and the consequences of breaching these legal duties.

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.

In this module you will learn what licensing authorities are and how they administer the Licensing Act 2003 in their local area. You will also learn about licensing policies, why hearings are held, and how appeal routes work at a high level.

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.

In this module you will learn the four licensing objectives, why they sit at the heart of licensing decisions, and how everyday operations in licensed premises can promote or undermine them. You will also learn what an operating schedule is, what it includes, and why partnership working and community safety arrangements are important.

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.

In this module you will learn how alcohol is defined in licensing law, how strength is measured, and how to calculate units. You will also learn what official guidance says about low-risk drinking and recognise common behavioural and health impacts that are relevant to safe operation of licensed premises.

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.

In this module you will learn what a premises licence is and how it is used to authorise licensable activities. You will also learn how applications are made, how contested decisions may be determined, and how enforcement tools such as reviews and penalties operate when premises fail to promote the licensing objectives.

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.

In this module you will learn what the Designated Premises Supervisor is, why the role exists, and the key legal responsibilities linked to authorising alcohol sales and applying controls such as age verification.

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.

In this module you will learn what a Temporary Event Notice is, the meaning of permitted temporary activities, the main limits that apply, and how objections work in practice. You will understand that TENs are a notification-based route to authorising temporary licensable activities, not a full premises licence.

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.

In this module you will learn core responsible retailing and venue management duties that support the licensing objectives. You will focus on practical decisions that reduce risk and ensure compliance, including refusal of service, safer promotion practice, and preventing disorder.

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.

In this module you will learn how the law protects children from harm in the context of licensed premises. You will understand what must be refused, what checks should be carried out, what limited exceptions exist, and the legal consequences of failing to protect children from harm.

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.

In this module you will learn about key powers that may be used to address serious problems in and around licensed premises. You will understand why these powers exist, when they may be used, and how they connect to licensing objectives and review processes.

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.

In this module you will learn how definitions and exemptions affect whether an activity is licensable. You will also learn that restrictions can apply to certain premises types and transport contexts, and you will understand why centres must verify the current legal position when teaching exemption rules.
Total Modules: 13
Course: Personal Licence Holders Award Level 2