- How do I get a personal Licence?
- Who is my Licensing Authority?
- How many Personal licence holders must I have?
- Where can I do the training?
- Can I take a practise exam?
- What happens if I fail the exam?
- How long does it take to get my result and certificate?
- Who will do my training?
- What is the pass rate?
- Can the training be conducted at my premises?
How do I get a personal Licence?
To qualify for a licence to sell alcohol you will require training and a qualification which is S.Q.A. approved. This qualification is known as the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) level 5. You can attend one of our one day instructor led courses, sitting the examination at the end of the day, on a successful pass you will receive a SCPLH certificate that will allow you to apply to your local Licensing Board for your Personal Licence or if you prefer we can process your application for you.
Take a look at our local authorities page to find your local licensing board.
How many Personal licence holders must I have?
As many as possible, the more staff qualified to sell or authorise the sale or supply of alcohol the better. On certain venues the police may insist on more than one personal licence holder to cover shift patterns, holidays and sickness.
We offer one day SCPLH (personal licence) courses at locations throughout Scotland. Telephone0845 388 5472 for course locations.
Yes, you can test your knowledge and take our online practise exam here.
What happens if I fail the exam?
We can arrange a low cost re-sit from £30 or if you prefer you can take a refresher course and re-sit your examination on the same day at a cost of £50.
How long does it take to get my result and certificate?
Results will be available within 7-to-10 days. We aim to have your certificate sent to you within 5 days working days after receiving your results.
We use qualified professional tutors to deliver your training programme, 95% of our trainers are Scottish and live within the local area, therefore your tutor has a local knowledge of the police and licensing board requirements for the area.
Last month our pass rate for the SCPLH certificate was 96% across all of our Scottish centres.
Can the training be conducted at my premises?
Yes, if you have more than 10 people working within your business that require a personal licence then we can bring the training to your venue. Please contact our administration team for pricing information.