Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

2nd Mar 2026,

Day(s):

Monday

Time:

9:00 - 17:00

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Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 115

Overview

The Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) course gives you the qualification needed to apply for your personal licence in Scotland. This is required for those who authorise alcohol sales, designated premises managers, retail managers, restaurant and bar managers and those wishing to progress into these positions. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the subject through a mix of training materials and guided discussions/class exercises.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you study

• The roles, responsibilities and functions of Licensing Boards and Licensing Standards Officers.
• The application process for a personal licence.
• The application process for premises and occasional licences.
• Protection of children from harm.
• The content and purpose of an operating schedule and risk assessment.
• Drunk and disorderly behaviour.
• Licensed hours.
• Control of order.
• The responsible retail sale of alcohol.
• Roles and responsibilities of the personal licence holder.
• Unauthorised licensable activities.
• Rights of entry to licensed premises.
• The strengths of alcoholic drinks and the effects of alcohol on the human body.