EM08 – Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (RQF)

Subjects covered include the nature, purpose and period of validity of a personal licence, the application process and legal duties when applying for a personal licence, the legal duties of a personal licence holder, the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities, the nature and strength of alcohol and the effect on the body and the law in relation to premises licences.

The learner will 

• know the nature, purpose and period of validity of a personal licence
• understand the application process and legal duties when applying for a personal licence
• understand the legal duties of a personal licence holder
• understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities
• understand the licensing objectives and the importance of partnerships in promoting these objectives
• understand the nature and strength of alcohol and the effect on the body
• understand the law in relation to premises licences
• understand the role and responsibilities of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
• understand the law in relation to Temporary Event Notices
• understand the rights and legal duties of the responsible persons in relation to operation of licensed premises
• know the law in relation to the protection of children on licensed premises
• understand the powers of the police and other authorities in relation to licensed premises
• understand prohibitions and exemptions in relation to licensable activities

It is assessed by a one hour, 40 question multiple-choice exam. Learners must achieve a mark of at least 28 out of 40 in order to pass