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| BIIAB - Award for Personal Licence Holders | ||
| Why BIIAB? | ||
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the wholly-owned awarding body of BII , the professional body for the licensed retail sector |
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the leading awarding body for the licensed retail sector | |
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accredited by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) | |
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recognised for achieving the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard | |
This qualification is applicable to candidates within England and Wales. |
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The APLH is just one of the mandatory elements required in order to apply for a personal licence.
For more informaton about the BIIAB Level 2 APLH, please see below. |
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| Who needs the BIIAB APLH ? | ||
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Licensing law in England and Wales states that anyone who authorises the sale of alcohol to the public must hold a personal licence. |
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Those who wish to obtain a personal licence need to apply to their local authority. | |
Can my Thai staff study BIIAB ALPH? |
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Absolutely. Dr Khanungnit Garnett of Edu-Plus CIC is the first Thai professional trainer to be approved by BIIAB to deliver APLH in Thai language with Thai examination papers are now available.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 APLH . |
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| Everything you need to know to apply for a personal licence? | ||
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You can rest assured that our BIIAB APLH covers everything you need to know to pass the qualification's examination and apply for your personal licence. What's more, it has been developed and rigorously piloted with experts from the industry to make sure it truly meets the needs of those who want to succeed. |
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The BIIAB APLH covers the syllabus set by government to enable candidates to understand the law in relation to: |
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the roles, responsibilities and functions of licensing authorities within the framework of the licensing objectives |
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the application process for a personal licence |
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the role and legal responsibilities of the personal licence holder, and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law |
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the premises licence |
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the content and purpose of operating schedules |
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the role and duties of the designated premises supervisor |
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unauthorised and temporary licensable activities |
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rights of entry to licensed premises |
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police powers with regard to suspension and closure of licensed premises |
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the specific prohibitions for the sale of alcohol |
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the strengths of alcoholic drinks, and the effects of alcohol on the human body |
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the protection of children from harm | |
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the responsible retail sale of alcohol. | |
| How long does it take? | ||
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Training for the BIIAB APLH can be finished in one day. Currently, we run this course in 7 approved satallited-centres (London, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Manchester, Halifax, Warwick, Worhting (Brighton)) 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 APLH THAI (Edition) handbook. This handbook is written in an easy-to-follow and contains all the information needed to pass the exam. |
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NB A glossary of terms is available for Thai langauges. |
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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 APLH has the added advantage of acting as a safeguard for the candidate's personal licence (once obtained) and their business. |
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Longer tuition and self-study options are also available and candidates can also chose to take the exam (English version only) on-line. These options are now available at our centres. |
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The BIIAB APLH exam will always contain questions on essential areas of knowledge vital to responsible alcohol retail: |
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the sale of alcohol to and the consumption of alcohol by children | |
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serving a person who is drunk | |
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the licensing objectives | |
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the licensing objectives | |
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the duty of a personal licence holder to declare relevant offences | |
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rights of entry of authorised persons | |
| UNIQUE benefits for BIIAB APLH candidates: | ||
All successful BIIAB APLH 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 | |
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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. | |
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Valid for a period of six months and must have passed the BIIAB APLH on or after 5/3/07. | |