Compliance Hospitality Alcohol licensing Hotel

Award for Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS) Course

Discover your responsibilities regarding licensing law as defined in the Licensing Act 2003, and the social responsibilities of all team members who sell alcohol.

Learn about your responsibility to sell alcohol lawfully and responsibly if you work in bar or on a counter, looking at the framework surrounding the law, regulation and social responsibility regarding the sale of alcohol.

Award for Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS) Course

£10

CPD Certified
Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
Online course
Validated by Subject Matter Experts
Delivered by subject experts
Designed with you in mind

About our Award for Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS) Course

Learning outcomes

Define what ‘alcohol’ is and explain its effect on the human body, and calculate the units of alcohol in a drink using the ABV
Recognise drinking patterns that may cause harm to the individual. Describe responsible retailing strategies with regards to alcohol promotions, and outline the mandatory conditions for the sale of alcohol from on-sale and off-sale premises
Outline licensing law and list the four licensing objectives. State the responsibilities of both the Personal Licence Holder and Premises Licence Holder as well as the penalties for selling alcohol to children
Outline Age Verification Policy and the principles of Challenge 25 and how to use effective communication to request proof of age
Recognise the signs of drunkenness and state the penalties for serving alcohol to somebody who is drunk
Understand the signs of alcohol related crime on licensed premises, to ensure it can be dealt with quickly and efficiently

Course details

Our Award for Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS) course provides you with all the information you need to help you pass an end-of-learning assessment that will demonstrate your knowledge of the framework surrounding the law, regulation and social responsibility regarding the sale of alcohol
The alcohol licensing course covers a series of important topics such as what ‘alcohol’ is, how to recognise the signs of drunkenness and how to outline your Age Verification Policy
This alcohol licence course gives you everything you need to feel confident in selling alcohol lawfully and responsibly
Perfect for team members who are bar and counter staff working in licensed premises. The course relates to all sectors of the licensing industry. It is important to remember that the policies of the premises in which you work may differ

Assessment

How long will it take? Approx 20 minutes.

What type of assessment is it? When you finish the course, you’ll complete an end-of-learning online assessment consisting of 10 questions. 80% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.

What will I receive? Once you’ve passed the assessment included in the course, your digital certificate will be available on the platform.

How long is it valid for? Up to 1 year after purchase.

Who's the course suitable for?

This alcohol license course is aimed at bar and counter staff working in licensed premises.

Endorsements and accreditations

Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
CPD Certified

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FAQs

What is the award of license premises staff?

It provides an understanding of the responsibility to sell alcohol lawfully and responsibly, explaining the basics of licensing law – which licences are required to sell alcohol, which activities are licensable and what the licensing objectives are.