Scottish Personal Licence Holder Course(SCPLH)
The Scottish Personal Licence Course is a mandatory qualification required under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. This ensures individuals applying for a personal licence to sell or authorize the sale of alcohol in Scotland. SCPLH course provides an in-depth understanding of the key aspects of licensing law and the responsibilities associated with holding a personal licence. It is designed to ensure that licence holders have the knowledge required to manage licensed premises responsibly and legally.
Scottish Personal Licence Course takes about 6 hours of class room learning. You’ll also get a course handbook. After finishing the course, you’ll take an exam. The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. You need to score at least 28 out of 40 to pass. If you get 27 or below, you can take the exam again.
Entry Requirements
The learners must be 18 year old for Scottish Personal Licence Course
Assessments & Examinations
To pass the SCPLH course you will have to sit one multiple choice question e-assessment or paper based exam.
For multiple choice exam– you will be expected to answer 40 multiple choice questions with a duration of 1 hour and a pass mark of 28.
Examination Resits
We have a policy of 1 resit. Instant exam results or available with in 7 to 14 working days depend upon assessment method (e-assessment or paper based assessment).
Features
The Personal License SCPLH course run over 1 day and is divided on to following units.
- Introduction to licensing law (Scotland) Act 2005.
- Key Role in Licensing (Licensing Board, LSO, Statutory bodies)
- Personal Licence and duties of Personal licence holder, Licensing Objectives
- Premises Licence, role and duties of premises manager
- Premises Licences and operating hours.
- Police Powers and Closures orders.
- Personal licence holder training and staff training.
- Protecting Children and young person from harm
- Age verification, refusing a sale and test purchasing.
- Responsible alcohol retailing, units and strength of alcoholic drinks
- Illegal drugs and conflict management, security Procedures and Policies
- Others laws, Gambling Act 2005,
- Equality Act 2010,Consumer Protection from unfair trading regulation 2008, Private Security Act 2001, Weights and Measure Act 1985, Smoking, Health and Social Care Scotland Act 2005,The music licences for business.
Please Note – Scottish law state that personal licence holders must undertake refresher training within five years of getting their license, or they will have their licence revoked.
Course Structure & Content
Our Personal Licence courses consist of two parts:
Part 1: Theoretical knowledge – classroom based
Part 2: Multiple choice examination – classroom based
FAQ About SCPLH Course
It is an approved training program that teaches you the rules and responsibilities of selling alcohol in Scotland.
Yes! Once you complete the course and receive your certificate, you can apply for your SIA Door Supervisor Licence, which is recognised across the entire UK.
You will earn the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holder (SCQF Level 6).
Yes, your SIA licence is valid for 3 years. You must complete a refresher Refresher training course before renewing your licence to keep working legally.
We offer Personal Licence Training in Paisley and Glasgow
Yes, it is an Accredited Scottish Personal Licence Course recognised by licensing authorities.
Yes. A Scottish Personal Licence must be renewed every 10 years.
Scottish Personal Licence Course ideal for bar managers, restaurant supervisors, retail staff, and hospitality professionals.
Once you pass the exam and receive your Scottish Personal Licence Certificate, you can apply through your local council.
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