How long is the Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What are the four licensing objectives?

The prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

What is a designated premises supervisor?

The personal license holder named on the premises license who is responsible for the day-to-day running of alcohol sales. Any sale of alcohol under a premises license must be made or authorized by a personal license holder.

Does this course cover Scotland?

No. Scotland has its own law and five licensing objectives. Use Licensing (Scotland) for teams there.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

Alcohol Licensing Training Course (England & Wales)

Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) training

Six microlessons on the Licensing Act 2003, the four licensing objectives, licenses and Temporary Event Notices, roles and conditions, age checks, and refusals and enforcement, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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What the Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) course covers

This course covers alcohol licensing law in England and Wales in six microlessons. It covers the Licensing Act 2003 framework, the four licensing objectives, premises and personal licenses and Temporary Event Notices, the roles of the premises license holder, designated premises supervisor and frontline staff, age verification and Challenge 21 and 25 policies, recognizing intoxication, refusing service lawfully, and how enforcement works.

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Licensing (England & Wales).

Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner

Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks

Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time

Laws covered

Licensing Act 2003. Licenses the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales, sets the four licensing objectives and the offenses for selling to under 18s or to someone who is drunk.

Mandatory licensing conditions. Every premises that sells alcohol must have an age verification policy and must not run irresponsible promotions.

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Automated reminders and reporting

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Legal services 80%

completion on mandatory training, up from 20%

Mobile microlessons finished between calls
Manager view of each team's progress

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Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) training

What the Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) course covers

What your people will be able to do

6 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

Laws covered

Assign it once, then let 5Mins do the chasing

Compliance teams that swapped chasing for results

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Questions about Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) training

How long is the Alcohol Licensing (England & Wales) course?

Is there a certificate?

What are the four licensing objectives?

What is a designated premises supervisor?

Does this course cover Scotland?

Can I try the course first?

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