Dean Carr Licensing Consultant

Dean Carr Licensing Consultant

Dean Carr our senior licensing consultant has been involved with securing new licence applications since the new licensing Act 2003 came in to force. Dean is responsible for several licensing blogs in the United Kingdom including www.alcohollicence.org, alcohol licence on Twitter and the personal licence training blogspot. Dean's knowledge of the licensing industry is vast and he has successfully represented clients at Council licensing hearings throughout the UK.

Dean Carr is also a principle director of Personal Licence Training Limited and Personal Licence online Limited. The Companies websites are responsible for providing thousands of clients each year with alcohol licence training at over 120 locations nationwide.

Personal Licence Training Limited deliver a wide range of licensing and hospitality essential courses including the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2, The Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) level 5. Dean has also helped develop an online training course for the level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders and a succession of course aimed at helping staff understand the basics of licensing law. Dean Carr can also be found on Linkedin and Facebook

Training back ground on licensing law

Dean has been a licensing law trainer since the early nineties, originally delivering RLC and BII licensee training courses under the 1964 licensing Act. He has delivered training courses for the licensing Act 2003 for most Awarding Bodies including, GQAL, GOAL, BIIAB, EDI and NCFE.
His extensive knowledge of the licensing Act is put to good practice helping our training department develop and evolve new training products. Dean is also a qualified hospitality Assessor and Internal Verifier. The Company is set to launch a new range of products aimed specifically at staff working within the alcohol licensed industry, of which Dean has been deeply involved.

Selection of case history on licence applications

Subi Mini Market - Merton Council 2008

Southchurch News - Nottingham City Council 2008

Mayfield News - Leicester City Council 2009

The Manor, Willenhall - Walsall Council 2009

Cracov Market - Nottingham City Council 2009

Limelight Lounge - Harrow Council 2010

Crays Newsagency - Bexley Council 2010

J & B Convenience Store, Romford - Havering Council 2011

Wintringham Mini Market - N.E. Lincolnshire Council 2011

Express Food & Wine - Hounslow Council 2011

Stockwell Road, London - Lambeth Council 2011

Mini Biedronka, Acton - Ealing Council 2012

Dean has successively defended two licence reviews this week, one before Sandwell Licensing Committee and one yesterday before Dudley Licensing Committee. 

You can contact Dean Carr or the PLT licensing team on: 01527 544780

Bar work in Scotland what do I need?

Do I need a licence to work behind the bar in Scotland?

The simple answer is no! However you do require training, there are several forms of training available for Scottish bar staff. These are as follows;

• Attend an instructor led training course
• Receive on-site training with a holder of a Scottish Personal Licence
• Study form home with an e-learning course 

Under the Licensing Act (Scotland) 2005, all staff working in licensed premises in Scotland must undertake a minimum of two hours of training, covering 16 prescribed training units.

The Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) e-learning course is a fully interactive training programme, covering the 16 training units. On achieving this award and receiving your SCLPS certificate, you are ready to start work immediately in licensed premises anywhere in Scotland.

Try our e-learning demo

click here for SCLPS DEMO

Personal Licence Solihull

Personal Licence Solihull Area

Looking for a personal licence in the Solihull area? Personal Licence Training Limited are the leading training provider of personal licence qualifications in the area. We hold regular courses in Solihull and at our head office and training centre in Redditch, Worcestershire. We offer alcohol licence training courses for the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 and can also provide training on the responsible sale of alcohol for members of staff. Training can be delivered in several formats as follows;

• Instructor led group public courses
• Interactive online e-learning course
• Individual learning with one of our instructors on a one-to-one basis

Personal Licence Processing

Once you have undertaken your personal licence training you will then need to apply for your personal licence to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Applications are made to the Licensing Authority at Solihull Council Personal Licence Training Limited can process your full personal licence on your behalf, taking all the hassle out of the application process. We will conduct your Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check on your behalf, endorse and certify your photographs, prepare and submit your personal alcohol licence on your behalf.

Premises Licence Applications

Our licensing team can also assist with applications for variation or new applications for a premises licence. We can assist with alcohol licence plans, change of use and planning permission, advertising your application and producing your blue notices. Our licensing team will also assist with objections from Interested Parties or Responsible Authorities such as the Police. Dealing with hearings before the Licensing Committee and appeals. Obtaining the correct advice is essential with any premises application as there are so many factors that need to be taken in to account to promote the licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003.

Book Your Personal Licence Course Online

You can now book your alcohol licensing law course online using our simple to use website, simply click the link Book Online Now and enter your post code to find your nearest venue and course dates. If you prefer you can study at home using our e-learning course.

Personal Licence Wyre Forest area

Personal Licence Wyre Forest

Looking for a personal licence in the Wyre Forest area? Personal licence training Limited are the leading training provider of personal licence qualifications in the area. We hold regular courses in Stourport on Severn and at our head office and training centre in Redditch, Worcestershire. We offer alcohol licence training courses for the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 and can also provide training on the responsible sale of alcohol for members of staff. Training can be delivered in several formats as follows;

• Instructor led group public courses
• Interactive online e-learning course
• Individual learning with one of our instructors on a one-to-one basis

Personal Licence Processing

Once you have undertaken your personal licence training you will then need to apply for your personal licence to Wrye Forest Council. Applications are made to the Licensing Authority at Wrye Forest Council Personal Licence Training Limited can process your full personal licence on your behalf, taking all the hassle out of the application process. We will conduct your Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check on your behalf, endorse and certify your photographs, prepare and submit your personal alcohol licence on your behalf.

Premises Licence Applications

Our licensing team can also assist with applications for variation or new applications for a premises licence. We can assist with alcohol licence plans, change of use and planning permission, advertising your application and producing your blue notices. Our licensing team will also assist with objections from Interested Parties or Responsible Authorities such as the Police. Dealing with hearings before the Licensing Committee and appeals. Obtaining the correct advice is essential with any premises application as there are so many factors that need to be taken in to account to promote the licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003.

Book Your Personal Licence Course Online

You can now book your alcohol licensing law course online using our simple to use website, simply click the link Book Online Now and enter your post code to find your nearest venue and course dates. If you prefer you can study at home using our e-learning course.

 

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What is a DPS

What is a DPS?

D.P.S. is an abbreviation for the term Designated Premises Supervisor. We often get asked what a DPS is and what does it mean? So let us explain in simple terms.....

A Designated Premises Supervisor, or DPS, is an individual who holds a personal licence to sell alcohol and is nominated on to a premise licence as the licensee, the main point of contact in other words for any responsible authority including the police where the licensed premises is situated. 

A Designated Premises Supervisor should be the person in day to day control of licensed premises and should ideally be contactable at all times. A Designated Premises Supervisor has the responsibility to ensure licensed premises are run lawfully.

How do you become a Designated Premises Supervisor?

To become a Designated Premises Supervisor you must hold a valid personal licence that has been issued by a local council's licensing authority. A personal licence will allow the holder to do three things;

1. Be named on a premise licence as acting Designated Premises Supervisor
2. Sell alcohol by retail under a premise licence
3. Authorise sales of alcohol under a premise licence by others who do not hold a personal licence

What training do I need to become a Designated Premises Supervisor

To become a Designated Premises Supervisor you only need to give your consent in writing to be named on the premise licence, however you must be the holder of a personal licence. To hold a personal licence you must undertake training for the award for personal licence holders (APLH) level 2. There is a dedicated training program for Designated Premises Supervisor's known as the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Level 3. This qualification can only be undertaken once the APLH level 2 has been completed.

Most individuals who undertake training for the Award for Designated Premises Supervisors Level 3 qualification would normally be a supermarket, night club manager or people with a supervisory role in a large organisation. However, Police or Licensing Committees may insist on additional training for a Designated Premises Supervisor after a licence hearing.

To find out information on personal licence holder courses please visit our main website.

www.personallicence.com

APLH and NCPLH exam questions

APLH Examination Questions

APLH mock examination online!  Try your luck now.....

What questions will I be asked during my APLH/NCPLH exam is a question we get asked on a regular basis. Unfortunately we can't tell you as all exam questions are top secret!

However we can give you an example of the type of questions you may get during your exam.

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