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Free Level 2 Personal Licence Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 day
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Personal Licence Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, as a single daytime session. If you need to hold a personal licence to sell or serve alcohol, licensing authorities require proof that you understand licensing law. This course meets that requirement. It runs over one day, so you can fit it around other commitments. You must be 18 years old or over to apply for a personal licence. No prior qualifications or experience are needed, though a reasonable level of literacy is required for the exam.

Who this course is for

This 1 day course is designed to assist you if you will be applying for a personal licence to serve alcohol. Licensing Authorities now require those who wish to hold a Personal Licence to give proof of their understanding of Licensing Law this qualification meets these requirements and is an approved qualification.

Entry requirements

Anyone can join this course however you must be 18 years or older to apply for a personal licence.

You do not require any experience or prior qualifications although industry experience may be helpful. A suitable level of literacy is required to sit the exam. If you require additional exam support or if English is not your first language then please contact the Student Records department directly at least 1 month prior to the course.

A course book will be sent out to you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of UK licensing law.
  • You'll learn the conditions and responsibilities attached to holding a personal licence.
  • You'll explore the licensing objectives set out in the Licensing Act 2003.
  • You'll learn how to apply for a personal licence and what licensing authorities expect.
  • You'll understand the consequences of breaching licensing conditions.
  • You'll recognise the legal requirements around the sale and supply of alcohol.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over one full day at Chichester College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering licensing law and your responsibilities as a licence holder. Assessment is by a written exam at the end of the day. A course book is sent to you when you enrol, so you can read ahead before attending. If you need additional exam support, or if English is not your first language, contact the Student Records department at least one month before the course date.

What you will need to bring

A course book will be sent to you when you enrol. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Premises licence holder, responsible for a licensed venue
  • Bar manager, overseeing alcohol sales and compliance
  • Pub or club manager, managing a licensed premises
  • Restaurant manager, holding the designated premises supervisor role
  • Off-licence manager, supervising retail alcohol sales
  • Events manager, running licensed events and festivals
  • Hospitality team member moving into a supervisory role

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Personal Licence Holder (Scotland) - if you plan to work in licensed premises north of the border, Scottish licensing law has its own requirements.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - a useful addition if you work in a venue that serves food alongside alcohol.
  • Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor qualification - builds on your licensing knowledge and prepares you for a management role.
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