Personal alcohol licence course & training

A personal alcohol licence course is essential to getting an APLH (Award For Personal Licence Holders). 

How do I get a personal alcohol license?

To get a personal licence, you must first access a personal alcohol licence course, obtain an accredited qualification such as the Award For Personal Licence Holders (APLH) and then apply for your personal licence. 

What qualification do I need for a personal Licence?

To apply for your personal licence you need to be 18 or over, have the right to work in the UK, hold an accredited qualification such as the Award For Personal Licence Holders (APLH). You must also not have forfeited a licence in the last five years.

Can you do a personal licence course online?

Yes, you can do a personal licence training course online. 

If you don’t already have the Award For Personal Licence Holders qualification (APLH) then don’t worry.

John Gaunt & Partners are an authorised training provider, and we can give you the training you need to get up to scratch. All our in person courses are taught by solicitors and have a 98% pass rate. If you choose to do the online eLearning course you will have access to our solicitors should you have any queries or knowledge gaps to give you the best chance at passing.

For more information and to book on to a course, visit our training page today.

What is an APLH qualification?

The APLH qualification, also known as the personal licence course, is one of the key requirements to get a personal licence.

The course ensures that anyone involved in the sale or supply of alcohol is aware of their responsibilities according to the 2003 Licensing Act. 

If you were to study the course, you’d finish with the ability to understand and implement the requirements of the act. 

John Gaunt & Partners are an authorised training provider, and we can give you the training you need to get up to scratch. All our courses are taught by solicitors and have a 98% pass rate.

For more information and to book on to a course, visit our training page today.

What does APLH mean?

APLH is the abbreviation for the ‘Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders’. 

This is the accredited qualification required by the 2003 Licensing Act as part of the application process to attain a personal licence to supervise the sale or supply of alcohol.

Is the APLH exam hard?

The John Gaunt & Partners training course ensures that you find the APLH exam easy! 

All our in person courses are taught by solicitors and have a 98% pass rate. If you choose to do the online eLearning course you will have access to our solicitors should you have any queries or knowledge gaps to give you the best chance at passing.

In order to pass, you must get at least 28 out of 40 questions correct in a multiple-choice test. 

What is the BIIAB level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders?

BIIAB stands for The British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body, and they are the awarding organisation and end-point assessment organisation for work-based learning providers and employers.

The BIIAB is one of many accredited personal licence qualification providers, and their examination is what you’ll take as part of the John Gaunt APLH program.

How do I sign up for a personal alcohol licence course?

Visit our training page to sign up to an online personal licensing course. 

If you have any questions about our APLH course, feel free to get in touch with our team. 

Glossary

Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH)

This is an example of an accredited qualification required by anybody seeking a Personal Licence for England & Wales.  All applicants for a personal licence must first obtain an accredited qualification.

Personal Licence

A licence granted pursuant to s.111 of Licensing Act 2003 by a licensing authority to an individual authorising that person to supply alcohol, or authorise the supply of alcohol, in accordance with the terms of a premises licence.