Personal Licence Training Courses: 06/01/2013

Saturday, 12 January 2013

Premises Licence Application, getting the right advice

Premises licence application, getting the right advice?

We specalise in new alcohol licence applications

When submitting a premises licence application, getting the right advice is essential. A badly prepared application can cost you time and money! During 2012 we have seen several applications that have been submitted by clients that have not taken in to consideration the following;

cumulative impact zones
alcohol restriction zones
promoting the licensing objectives
non-communication with police and other responsible authorities
importance of CCTV and the DCMS guidelines
lack of age restriction policies
lack of the importance of professional staff training
staff training records
consideration of local residents
incorrect advertising
poorly prepared licensing schedules
incorrect licensing plans

An unprepared premises licence application could lead to the application being rejected by the licensing authority or the application being subject to a hearing. The costs involved in a rejected application could be as high as £400 - £600 or in some areas even more. An application that is subject to a hearing could cost considerably more, as solicitors charge an average of £160 per hour to prepare for a hearing and will charge additional fees to attend a licensing hearing.

Get professional advice from our licensing experts

PLT head office and training centre

If you are considering a new premises licence application, getting the right advice is very important. Last year in 2012 we secured over 400 new premises licence applications for all types of licensed premises from simple off licences and convenience stores to night clubs. Our success rate was 98% upon first application.

We have a nationwide network of licensing professionals on hand to help with every aspect of your premise licence application. For a free no obligation quote please call our licensing team at Personal Licence Training Limited.

Tel: 01527 544780
Web: www.premiselicence.com

Friday, 11 January 2013

Personal Licence Hull

Personal Licence Training Course in Hull

Looking to gain a Personal Licence in Hull? We offer regular personal licence training courses in Kingston upon Hull for the Award for Personal Licence Holders qualification (APLH) level 2.

If you are looking to become a Designated Premises Supervisor then you will need to obtain a personal licence. The personal licence training course is a one day training course with a multiple choice exam of 40 questions at the end of the day.

Personal Licence Training Limited are the UK's leading provider of alcohol licence qualifications and have trained thousands of clients since the introduction of the licensing Act 2003.

Processing your full personal licence

We can process your full personal licence from as little as £295. Let us take care of your (CRB) criminal records bureau check, preparing your personal licence application to the relevant licensing authority, endorse your photographs and submit your application for you.

Home study for your personal licence

You can now study online for your Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 qualification using our new online, fully interactive training course.

Try our online demo

Then simply turn up at our hull training venue to sit your invigilated exam.

Book online now

You can book your APLH licensing course online by clicking on the Book online tab on this webpage. Simply enter your post code to find your nearest training venue.

CHANGES TO THE PLANNING SYSTEM

CHANGES TO THE PLANNING SYSTEM, WILL IT AFFECT THE LICENSED TRADE?

Changes in planning law for our high streets

Mr. Eric Pickles the UK’s Communities Secretary recently introduced a new set of guidelines for Permitted Development Rights in relation to the conversion of the areas above many high street shops that are currently used as storage space, into residential dwellings.

The conversion of previous shop storage space to residential dwellings is now easier and cheaper as this can be carried out under Permitted Development Rights avoiding a Full Planning application submission.

The changes to the planning system implemented by Mr. Pickles on 1st October 2012 will make it easier to carry out the conversion of these spaces into dwellings creating much needed residential accommodation as well as increasing the longevity of many of our high street retail outlets.

It is clear to see the benefits the changes to the planning system could have on our town centres as most retailers will relish a rise in footfall. Whilst the additional footfall is clearly beneficial to retailers, with this increase there is potential for an increase in noise levels as well as the potential of complaints from new residents to these dwellings about the noise levels from the existing licensed areas.

Currently, when applying for Planning or a Premises Licence within a town centre, the issues of noise levels and the protection of nearby residence is of paramount importance to the Local Authorities. The new changes to the planning system implemented by Mr. Pickles, will not only have to protect new residents entering town centres but also the existing retailers especially the licensed retailers for this to work successfully.

The new changes to the planning system have been implemented to help in the supply of residential properties, increase the footfall within the town centres, only time will tell if it is a success regarding the potential clashes regarding noise and disturbance.

Darren Johnson-Rose BA(Hons) BSc(Hons)

Director (Senior Surveyor)

Thursday, 10 January 2013

How to get your personal licence

Gaining your personal licence as easy as PLT

How to get your personal licence

Every thing you need to know about how to get your personal licence. Gaining a personal licence is relatively easy, you will need to attend a one day training course or study at home using an e-learning course. To hold a personal licence you must undertake training on the relevant licensing Act where you intend to work. There are two licensing Act's to consider;

The Licensing Act 2003 for England and Wales
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 for Scotland

This website will give you advice how to get your personal licence under both licensing Act's. The personal licence holder qualifications are known as;

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 - England and Wales
The Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) level 5 - Scotland

Once you have completed your training course and taken your exam you can then apply for your personal licence.

Booking your personal licence course

Simply click on the qualifications to book your course onlnie now!

With both websites select a training venue close to you and then select a course date. Choose either full personal licence or just the certificate only.

SIMPLE - EASY - FAST

Personal Licence Book Online

Many thanks to all our clients that booked their personal licence course online over the festive season and new year. Personal licence online bookings have gone nuts as more and more people tend to shop online. Our Managing Director would like to say a special thank you and Happy New Year to all of you that booked your course online with our company;

So a big thanks to

John Rees
James Mckenzie
Kandiah Paraparan
Arty Crafts UK
David Watson
David Jones
Vijay Makrubiya
Oliver Roscoe
Natasha Stokes
Jonathan Smith
Pippa Goode
Jeremy Luke Watson
Sheila Gibson
Glenn Hailes
Gemma Watson
Godek Nowakowski
Diura Ltd
Gifts From Scotland Ltd
Mamta Patel
Craig Ridley
Rebecca Holmes
Jinni Nirappel Varkey
Harinder Sekhon
Ponniah Mahenthirarajah
Desislava Pavlova
Kevin Byrne
Kerry McInnes
Dorota Kasprzak
Andrew Machin
Akhtar Mahmood
Lisa Davie
Mehmet Mustafa
Andrew Mugleston
Rosanna la Vecchia
Amy Batchlor
Ashique Miah
Janice Fraser
Patricia Leonard
Michael Basquill
Hemang Shah
Mahesh Patel
G F Bacciochi
Hema Jain
Sebastian King
Daniel Kwiek
Sukur Miah
Jamie Baker

Book your personal licence course online

Booking your course for the award for personal licence holders in simple and easy, simply select your licensing law course

APLH level 2 for England and Wales
SCPLH level 5 for Scotland

Then choose either;

Full Personal Licence, or
Certificate only

Note; If you choose the full personal licence option then we will process your personal licence on your behalf. This means we will undertake your (CRB) criminal records bureau check, endorse your photographs, complete your licence application forms and submit them to the relevant licensing authority or licensing board (Scotland). Once granted your personal licence to sell alcohol will be valid for ten years.

Book online

Simply enter your post code to find the nearest personal licence training venue to you, then select a date and follow the instructions.....

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

DPS Training Course

Becoming a DPS of licensed premises, what does it mean and how to become the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). To be a DPS of a licensed premises you must hold a personal licence. A personal licence will allow the holder to sell alcohol by retail, authorise others to sell alcohol under a premises licence and become the responsible person named on a premises licence "The DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor).

Under the licensing Act 2003 the Designated Premises Supervisor has replaced the traditional Licensee. A premises can not sell alcohol legally without a Designated Premises Supervisor named on the licence.

Duties of the DPS

The Designated Premises Supervisor is the person in charge of the day to day running of licensed premises and must give their written consent to be named on the premises licence. A Designated Premises Supervisor's duties should include the following;

Be the main point of contact to the licensing authority and the police
Supervise the legal operation of the licensed premises
Ensure all licensable activities are carried out lawfully
Make and authorise sales of alcohol
Ensure staff have a basic knowledge and understanding of the licensing Act
Promotion of the licensing objectives
Conduct risk assessments on preventing crime, disorder, violence, anti-social behaviour

A Designated Premises Supervisor should also have full knowledge of the operating schedule as this forms the basis of any premises licence and will include various conditions, including some conditions that are mandatory.

Training needs for the Designated Premises Supervisor

A Designated Premises Supervisor must hold a personal licence. This means they will have completed a training course to become a licence holder. this course is known as the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2.

There is additional training available for Designated Premises Supervisor's the National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisor's is an additional training course that can be undertaken by the DPS. This training is advisable if you are the Designated Premises Supervisor of a large public house, restaurant, hotel, night club, casino or supermarket.

The Designated Premises Supervisor qualification will give you a sound knowledge of running licensed premises in compliance with all legislation including health and safety food hygiene employment issues and the licensing laws plus others details to ensure you run your premises without falling foul of the law keeping your licence intact without hindrance from authorities who are looking out for Designated Premises Supervisor's who are not competent or those that choose to ignore the law.

For more information on Designated Premises Supervisor training courses please contact our head office at Personal Licence Training Limited. Tel: 01527 544780

Personal Licence Worcester

Personal Licence Courses in Worcestershire

Personal Licence courses in Worcester area, regular courses, from the UK's favorite provider of APLH training courses. Book online now for Worcestershire using the tab above.

If you live in Worcester or the South Midlands then we can provide you with professional training towards gaining your personal licence qualification to sell alcohol under the licensing Act 2003.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2 is the licensing qualification required by law if you are looking to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in the following Council area's.

Bromsgrove
Herefordshire
Malvern Hills
Redditch
Worcester
Wychavon
Wyre Forest

We hold regular APLH training courses in Redditch, Worcestershire making access to licence training easy for any candidates Living in Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Malvern, Droitwich, Stratford upon Avon and Worcester.

Book your personal licence online

Booking your APLH training course is simple, click the book online tab above and enter your post code to find your nearest venue. Then simply choose from the options;

Full Personal Licence, or
APLH Certificate Only