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In the United Kingdom the Law requires that any alcohol sales on any licensed premises, be that a pub, restaurant, off-licence or supermarket, has to be made or authorised by a Personal licence holder. This means that no licensed premises can sell alcohol unless there is a Personal licence holder present.
To get yourself a Personal Licence you need to have passed an accredited licensing qualification. Anybody who holds a Personal Licence is presumed to be aware of their role and certain responsibilities. Do not worry if you are unsure of any of these requirements because there are courses available up and down the country that will give you all the information you need. These courses will teach you all the legal requirements and other important information that you will need to know surrounding the sale of alcohol in the UK.
In general these courses will cover subjects as diverse as understanding the difference between Personal licences and premises licences. What temporary activities are permitted and how the licensing authorities actually work. You will need to learn the legal and social responsibilities of a personal licence holder and how to identify unauthorised licensable activities. Also you will be given advice on how to identify illegal drugs and how to deal with disorderly conduct and understanding police powers. These all play an integral part in the duties of a personal licence holder.
Before you enrol in any course you must make sure that you understand the course objectives and that it is right for you and what you intend to do. Do not be afraid to ask questions and remember that there are lots of courses out there to choose from. For one of the best course providers check out The Pubshop training below.
