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Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
This qualification is applicable to candidates within England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The NCPLH is just one of the mandatory elements required in order to apply for a personal licence. For more informaton about the BIIAB Level 2 NCPLH, please see below.
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Everything you need to know to apply for a personal licence
UNIQUE benefits for BIIAB NCPLH candidates
What is BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
Where can the qualification be taken and how much does it cost?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the BIIAB NCPLH :
Who needs the BIIAB NCPLH ?
Licensing law in England and Wales states that anyone who authorises the sale of alcohol to the public must hold a personal licence.
Those who wish to obtain a personal licence need to apply to their local authority.
Applicants will be asked for a number of things to support their application; these will include proof that they hold a licensing qualification such as the BIIAB NCPLH .
Everything you need to know to apply for a personal licence
You can rest assured that the BIIAB NCPLH covers everything you need to know to pass the qualification's examination and apply for your personal licence. What's more, it's been developed and rigorously piloted with experts from the industry to make sure it truly meets the needs of those who want to succeed.
The BIIAB NCPLH covers the syllabus set by government to enable candidates to understand the law in relation to:
- the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities within the framework of the licensing objectives
- the application process for a personal licence
- the role and legal responsibilities of the personal licence holder, and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
- the premises licence
- the content and purpose of operating schedules
- the role and duties of the designated premises supervisor
- unauthorised and temporary licensable activities
- rights of entry to licensed premises
- police powers with regard to suspension and closure of licensed premises
- the specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
- the strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of alcohol on the human body
- the protection of children from harm
- the responsible retail sale of alcohol.
Training for the BIIAB NCPLH can be finished in one day and is offered by BIIAB approved centres. There are over 600 BIIAB approved centres, across 6,000 venues in the UK. The training is usually followed on the same day by one short multiple-choice exam with 40 questions. Training is supported by the BIIAB NCPLH handbook. This handbook is written in an easy-to-follow and contains all the information needed to pass the exam.
All questions test the knowledge of the person taking the exam. The exam covers all aspects of the law and social responsibilities in relation to the sale of alcohol to the public. By always containing questions relating to the licensing objectives and social responsibilities, the BIIAB NCPLH has the added advantage of acting as a safeguard for the candidate’s personal licence* and their business.
Longer tuition and self-study options are also available and candidates can also chose to take the exam on-line. These options are available through BIIAB training centres.
*once obtained
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This licensing qualifcation is the market-leader and the industry's choice.
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It is easy to find a training provider near you – BIIAB has over 600 across 6,000 locations in the UK.
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Fast turnaround of results. The handbook explains licensing law in easy to understand English and contains all the information needed to pass the exam.
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One 40 question multiple-choice exam.
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BIIAB NCPLH contributes to other qualification schemes.
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BIIAB is part of BII, the professional body for licensed retail – a registered charity established for over 25 years with 17,000 members.
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The BIIAB NCPLH exam will always contain questions on essential areas of knowledge vital to responsible alcohol retail:- the sale of alcohol to and the consumption of alcohol by children
- serving a person who is drunk
- the licensing objectives
- the licensing objectives
- the duty of a personal licence holder to declare relevant offences
- rights of entry of authorised persons
UNIQUE benefits for BIIAB NCPLH candidates
All successful BIIAB NCPLH candidates* are eligible for FREE provisional membership of BII. Successful candidates will get:
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a BII provisional membership certificate and membership card
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regular e-news information and updates, tips and advice
- plus a chance to upgrade to permanent BII membership – and receive all the benefits and status which that brings including support and advice, free legal helpline and business and personal discounts.
* Valid for a period of six months and must have passed the BIIAB NCPLH on or after 5/3/07
What is BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
BIIAB is the awarding body of BII which is the professional body for the licensed retail industry. BIIAB specialises in developing and awarding qualifications to support people at all levels of the industry. This includes qualifications for everyone from bar and retail staff through to skilled business managers.
BIIAB ’s qualifications include those for:
- staff development
- licensing
- new licensed retail managers
- management development
Where can the qualification be taken and how much does it cost?
There are over 6,000 locations in the UK which offer BIIAB qualifications. Courses for BIIAB NCPLH are run regularly throughout England and Wales. The cost of the course is set by each BIIAB approved centre. To find a suitable place to take this qualifcation, you can:
- contact BIIAB on 01276 684449
- visit www.biiab.org/trainingcentres and use the postcode search.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the BIIAB NCPLH :
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it is approved by government
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it is accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority as a Level 2 qualification (Level 2 means it is a qualification which supports employment progression).
- it is the market-leader and the industry's choice
“The BIIAB ’s greatest strength is that, unlike our competitors, it is not simply an awarding body. BIIAB is part of BII , the thriving professional membership body for the licensed retail sector.
The BIIAB NCPLH is the preferred licensing qualification of pub companies such as Enterprise Inns.”
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB
For more information about BIIAB's portfolio of qualifications and the centres which offer them, contact the QA department on 01276 684449, qa@bii.org or visit www.biiab.org
