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| The qualification needed to apply for a personal | | | | penalties relating to failure to comply with the law. |
| licence to sell alcohol and advance your career | | | | |
| prospects within the licensed retail sector in England | | | | A personal licence holder must be fully trained in the |
| and Wales is the National Certificate for Personal | | | | content and purpose of operating schedules, and the |
| Licence Holders (NCPLH) Level 2. | | | | role and duties of the designated premises supervisor. |
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| In Scotland the equivalent certification is the Scottish | | | | They must also have full comprehension of what |
| Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH). | | | | constitutes unauthorised and temporary licensable |
| The Personal Licence Course provides the learner | | | | activities. |
| with a clear understanding of the framework of law | | | | |
| and regulation, laid out in the Licensing Act (2003), | | | | Any NCPLH or SCPLH training course will also cover |
| that underpins the responsibilities of the personal | | | | police powers with regard to suspension and closure |
| licence holder. | | | | of licensed premises, and the specific prohibitions for |
| | | | | the sale of alcohol |
| The NCPLH and SCPLH courses include the roles, | | | | |
| responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities | | | | The strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of |
| within the framework of the licensing objectives. | | | | alcohol on the human body are also vital training |
| | | | | points, as is the protection of children from harm. |
| The course also covers the application process for a | | | | |
| personal licence, and the difference between this and | | | | Finally, the responsible retail sale of alcohol must be, |
| the premises licence. | | | | and will be, covered for any prospective personal |
| | | | | licence holders within the personal licence course. |