What is a Personal License?

The Personal license is a license issued by a UK council to an individual who has completed the necessary training to ensure they have all of the skills and knowledge needed to function effectively while adhering to legal safety standards when working in industries such as retail, hospitality, or special events where alcohol is sold.

What is a Personal Licence Course?

To become a Personal Licence Holder, you must finish a course created specifically for Personal Licence Holders through a reputable training provider. Gliss Training has been training prospective Personal Licence holders for over 5 years, and our course is one of the finest available. Our Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders course is recognized by Highfield, one of the largest and oldest Awarding Bodies in the United Kingdom. After completing the course, you will be well prepared to appear for an examination with Highfield Qualifications. Once you complete the test, you will be awarded an Ofqual Regulated Certificate, commonly known as a Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) certificate.

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Personal Licence Application Process

The first stage in the personal license application procedure is to get an authorized personal licence qualification. After successfully completing the course and examination, you will need to apply for a personal license from your local authorities.

To obtain a personal licence, you must:

• To obtain a personal license, you must be at least 18 years old, have completed an official course, and have no relevant criminal convictions.
• If you are seeking for a personal licence, you must present the following documents:
• a completed application form.
• Your genuine personal license qualifying certificate.
• Two passport-size pictures of yourself, one of which must be endorsed with a statement stating that it is an accurate image of you.
• A criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – You’ll need to include your DBS certificate number on your application form.
  If you are successful, you will be granted a personal licence that is valid for life. You can then apply to work at any licensed establishment.

What is a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

Did you know that alcohol-related incidents kill around 7000 individuals in the United Kingdom each year? Responsible alcohol usage can significantly reduce this figure. To guarantee that alcohol is sold and enjoyed responsibly, the government has made it a legal requirement that the sale of alcohol be authorized by a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who has received sufficient training in the responsible sale of alcohol and possesses a Personal Licence. Because all Licenced Premises must have a DPS present at all times, holding a Personal Licence will provide you with additional opportunities for work.

Do I need to have a Personal License in order to sell alcohol?

Not everyone who makes a sale is required to have a Personal Licence, as long as a Personal Licence Holder has authorized the sale; however, it is advisable to have more than one Personal License Holder at any given time in case of emergency, because if a personal license holder is unavailable or becomes ill, the business will have to halt sales or, worse, face legal consequences for failing to comply with the law.

Knowingly selling alcohol without a personal license is an offense punishable by a fine of up to £20,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months if convicted.