Who is the Course and Exam for?
This Virtual Personal Licence Course is designed for anyone who needs a Personal Licence to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in England and Wales. It’s ideal for hospitality professionals, business owners, and managers looking to meet legal requirements with the flexibility of online learning. With live expert tuition and a remotely invigilated exam on the same day, you’ll gain the qualification needed to apply for your Personal Licence—all from the comfort of your home.
What does it cover?
- The Licencing Act 2003
- Personal Licences
- Premises Licences
- The Protection of children
- Powers and enforcement
- Temporary Event Notices
- Responsibility in alcohol retailing
This qualification is regulated by both Ofqual and the Home Office, and has been designed to meet the statutory requirements of the Licensing Act 2003. Furthermore, whilst comprehensively covering the full framework as set down by the Government, this qualification is extremely straight-forward, user-friendly and free from unnecessary jargon. It also provides excellent value for money without compromising on quality. Achievement of this qualification forms an essential part of the personal licence application and enables those selling or authorising alcohol sales to operate both legally and responsibly.
How long does the course take?
The Virtual Personal Licence Course runs from 9:30 AM to approximately 2:30 PM, with scheduled short coffee breaks and a lunch break to ensure a comfortable learning experience. Towards the end of the session, students will take a mock exam, which will be marked and reviewed by the tutor, providing valuable feedback and final preparation before the official remotely invigilated exam in the afternoon.
Exam & Certification
After completing the course, you will be invited to an online exam session, which can be taken at your convenience on any PC or laptop with a webcam and Google Chrome as the default browser. The exam is remotely invigilated by a Highfield examiner, and you will need to present a valid photo ID via your webcam for verification.
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark of 28. Results are provided within 3 working days. Upon passing, you will receive a Level 2 APLH Accredited e-Certificate, with a hard copy available upon request at no extra charge.
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Really good course
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Perfect
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Amazing I passed
Amazing I passed and I’m dyslexic and I struggle that the lady who was teaching on a day was very patient and helped a lot I’ll be using your services again soon thank you
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