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Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH)

Duration: 1 day

The law requires alcohol sales on licensed premises to be made or authorised by a personal licence holder. Individuals applying for a personal licence must hold an accredited licensing qualification.

The aim of the PLH qualification is to provide candidates with essential knowledge of the legal framework surrounding the sale of alcohol in Scotland. This includes key information on the responsibilities of personal licence holders, duties of the Designated Premises Supervisor, the role of licensing authorities and police powers regarding licensed premises.

* Candidates will be required to bring photographic I.D with them to the course *

Course Objectives

Successful completion of the training programme and examination will ensure candidates are able to understand the following:

Licensing authorities
Personal licences
Premises licences
Operating schedules
Permitted temporary activities
Unauthorised licensable activities
Police powers
Legal and social responsibilities of the personal licence holder
Duties of the personal licence holder
Illegal drugs; disorderly conduct
Alcohol
Protection of children
Rights of entry

Course Agenda

This course will cover the following topics:

Rationale for the development of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Overview of the licensing function
Key roles
Licences and operating conditions
Protection of children from harm
Training
Associated law
Alcohol
Illegal drugs
Social responsibility
Community links

Assessment

The examination of the SCPLH will consist of a multiple choice examination paper.

Suggested Progression

Progression routes include Level 3 Award for Designated Premises Supervisors which includes learning outcomes for candidates with supervisory and management responsibilities in licensed retail.

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