Introduction
The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders course is aimed at anyone who works or wants to work as a Personal Licence Holder in on-sales and off-sales premises. This includes premises such as Public Houses, Hotels, Nightclubs and retail establishments. The course allows candidates to achieve the required qualification for the application process to become a Personal Licence Holder according to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
Candidates will recieve a guide for Personal Licence Holders in advance of the courses starting and it is expected that candidates read the guide prior to the course commencing.
Course code
SPLH
Location
Varies
Duration
1 day
Price
£155.00
Availability
Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 27 May 2025 09:00
Location: Stranraer
Delivery – 10 Jun 2025 09:00
Entry Requirements
No formal Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold photographic ID – you will not be able to complete the examination without it.
Course Content
Key Sections:
- Introduction to Licensing law
- Key roles in Licensing
- Personal licenses
- Premises licenses – an introduction, conditions and licensed hours
- Control of Order
- Training
- Protecting children and Young Persons from harm
- Responsible alcohol retailing
- Associated Law
Assessments
40 question multiple choice examination
Duration: 1 hour (60mins)
Additional funding information
No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.
You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.
And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.
Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.
Are you eligible?
You must meet all of the following criteria
- 16 years of age or older
- Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
- Have the right to work and live in the UK.
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)
AND at least one of the following characteristics:
- Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
- Armed Forces Veteran
- Asylum Seeker
- Care Experienced
- Caring responsibilities
- Childcare needs
- Criminal Convictions
- Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
- Long Term health condition/ illness
- No Limited work experience.
- Refugee
- Substance related conditions
- Lack of Transport
If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.
Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant
To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.
Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence:
- Reside in Scotland (e.g. evidence address)
- Working Age (e.g. birth certificate)
- Right to Live & Work in the UK (e.g. evidence of benefits)
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If you have any questions please contact 01387 260035 or email DGEmployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Course Contact Details
If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.
Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
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