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Level 2 Personal Licence Course in Lancaster – Lancaster & Morecambe College

Cost£125.00
Duration1 day
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Personal Licence Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, completing in a single day.

The course prepares you to apply for a personal licence to authorise the sale of alcohol. You'll cover licensing law, the Licensing Act 2003, and the responsibilities that come with holding a licence. There are no entry requirements, so you can join without any prior qualifications.

You'll finish with the Highfield Award for Personal Licence Holders.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to support and improve professional skills for the workplace, to enable individuals to further develop their technical skills within the workplace.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.
  • You'll learn the four licensing objectives and why they matter.
  • You'll identify the roles and responsibilities of a personal licence holder.
  • You'll understand how to apply for a personal licence from a licensing authority.
  • You'll recognise the consequences of breaching licensing conditions.
  • You'll learn about the Disclosure and Barring Service check requirements for applicants.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over one day. You'll be assessed by a short multiple-choice examination set by Highfield. A pass in the exam is required to gain the Award. The centre will confirm exam arrangements before your start date.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster & Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Personal licence holder, authorises alcohol sales at a licensed premises.
  • Bar supervisor, oversees bar staff and ensures legal compliance.
  • Pub manager, manages day-to-day operations of a licensed venue.
  • Restaurant manager, responsible for front-of-house and licensing compliance.
  • Events manager, coordinates licensed events and manages alcohol service.
  • Retail alcohol sales manager, manages off-licence or supermarket alcohol section.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Door Supervision, useful if you work in licensed venues with security responsibilities.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a natural next step for hospitality managers.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Management, broadens your skills for senior roles in hotels, restaurants, and bars.
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