The qualification covers the legal and social responsibilities of a personal licence holder and is aimed at individuals working in, or preparing to work in, any industry that involves the retail sale of alcohol. Anyone wishing to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol by retail on licensed premises must hold a personal licence.
This unit has been specifically designed to enable learners to understand the statutory requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, which states that anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol has to hold a personal licence. One of the requirements of qualifying to apply for a personal licence is that the applicant must hold a relevant accredited qualification.
