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Book your Scottish Personal Licence course today to achieve a nationally recognised Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6 (SCPLH) certificate and apply for your Personal Licence.
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About the Scottish Personal Licence Course
Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, you are required to have a personal licence if you plan to sell alcohol or authorise others to do so on your behalf in Scotland.
To apply for a Personal Licence, you must first complete this online Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6, also known as the Personal Alcohol Licence or SCPLH course.
Our SCPLH course covers key topics such as the roles of a Personal Licence Holder, Licensing Standards Officer, and the Licensing Board. The course teaches managing alcohol-related crime, conflict resolution, dealing with intoxicated customers, and legal obligations such as protecting children and adhering to health and safety regulations. It prepares participants for the required exam to obtain their licence.
How Does it Work?
After booking with us, you’ll automatically receive login details for the online course and can start right away. The course takes about 4-5 hours and has a 12-month completion window. After finishing the course, we’ll schedule your online exam, which you can take from home or work. Plenty of resources are provided to help you study, and once you pass, we’ll send your certificate soon after.
Where Can I Work with a Personal Licence?
A Personal Licence Holder can work in any place that sells alcohol, such as:
- Bars and Pubs
- Restaurants
- Nightclubs and Venues
- Hotels
- Shops and Supermarkets
- Cinemas and Theatres
- Events and Festivals
Entry Requirements for the SCPLH Course
The SCPLH course has no specific entry requirements, meaning learners don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol. However, since the course is delivered online, you'll need a laptop or computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection.
Scottish Personal Licence Course Assessment
After finishing your Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders course, you will take a 60-minute multiple-choice exam. To pass, you must achieve a score of 28 out of 40, which is 70%. Your course will cover all the essential information you need to successfully pass your exam.
Worried about passing the exam? Don’t be! It's straightforward and easy to pass, and we offer several free resources like mock exams and a study guide to help you succeed!
Scottish Personal Licence Course Certificate
After successfully completing the Personal Licence course, you’ll receive a Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders at SCQF Level 6, accredited by Highfield Qualifications and accepted by all Scottish licensing boards.
Refresher Training
In Scotland, personal licence holders are required to complete refresher training every five years to stay updated on the licensing laws. They must also submit their training certificate to the Licensing Board that issued their licence.
If you already have a personal licence and require refresher training, please visit our Scottish Personal Licence Refresher course page for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you plan to sell alcohol in Scotland, you need to apply for a personal licence, and to apply for one, you must first complete the personal licence course.
The Personal licence exam is quite simple. It’s a multiple-choice format, so you just select the right answer from four choices. To pass, you need to get 28 out of 40 correct. We provide mock exams to support your preparation, and if you don't succeed the first time, you can always retake it.
No, the SCPLH certificate is valid only in Scotland. If you want to sell or serve alcohol in England or Wales, you must complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders course.
A personal licence issued in Scotland is valid for 10 years. After this period, you will need to apply for a renewal to continue selling or authorising the sale of alcohol.
The personal licence costs £50, payable to your local licensing board. This fee doesn’t cover the DBS check, which is £25 and must be included with your application.
All venues must appoint a designated premises manager (DPM) who is responsible for overseeing the proper management of alcohol sales. The DPM must hold a personal licence but is not required to be on the premises at all times.