Free Level 2 Personal Licence Holders Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyBIIAB

About this course

Free Level 2 Personal Licence Holders Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs on the last Friday of every month, subject to minimum numbers, and takes one week to complete. You'll cover the law and licensing conditions that personal licence holders must understand to sell alcohol legally in England and Wales. This personal licence holders qualification is a practical step toward applying for a personal licence from your local authority.

Who this course is for

This course will run on the last Friday of every month, but will be subject to minimum numbers. The course will be delivered in our onsite Stables restaurant by our head chef and it will cost �150 and will include lunch and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you soon

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the key provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 and how they apply to licence holders.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a designated premises supervisor.
  • You'll identify the conditions attached to premises licences and how to comply with them.
  • You'll recognise the consequences of breaching licensing law, including licence reviews and criminal penalties.
  • You'll learn how to promote the four licensing objectives: crime prevention, public safety, nuisance prevention, and child protection.
  • You'll understand the process for applying for a personal licence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college. Assessment is by a multiple-choice examination set by the awarding body. You must pass this exam to receive your Award for Personal Licence Holders certificate, which is required when applying for a personal licence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member, working in pubs, bars, or restaurants
  • Bar supervisor, overseeing service and compliance on shift
  • Premises manager, responsible for a licensed venue day to day
  • Events manager, running licensed events and ensuring legal compliance
  • Retail supervisor, managing alcohol sales in a supermarket or off-licence
  • Duty manager, covering licensing responsibilities across a hospitality site

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing: builds on licensing knowledge for retail settings.
  • Level 3 Award in Personal Licence Holders: a higher-level licensing qualification for those moving into management roles.
  • Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor qualification: broadens your skills across food, drink, and team leadership if you're working toward a supervisory role.

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