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Alcohol Licensing (Scotland) training

Six microlessons on the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, what counts as alcohol, the five licensing objectives, license types and roles, age verification and licensed hours, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Alcohol Licensing (Scotland) course covers

This course covers alcohol licensing law in Scotland in six microlessons. It covers the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, what counts as alcohol and a licensed activity, the five licensing objectives, premises, personal and occasional licenses and key roles, age verification in practice, mandatory conditions, licensed hours for on-sales and off-sales, and how enforcement works.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Apply the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and local policies to sell alcohol lawfully
  • Identify which drinks and activities count as selling alcohol
  • Apply the five licensing objectives to protect safety and public health
  • Manage premises and personal licenses and staff responsibilities
  • Use age verification, refusals and records to control access to alcohol
  • Respond to inspections, enforcement action and license variations
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Alcohol Licensing in Scotland: Purpose, Scope, and Legal Framework
2What Counts as Alcohol and Licensed Activities in Scotland
3The Five Licensing Objectives in Scotland
4Alcohol Licence Types and Key Roles
5Scenario #1: Age Verification in Action
6Licensed Hours and Compliance Essentials

  1. Alcohol Licensing in Scotland: Purpose, Scope, and Legal Framework: The purpose and scope of Scottish licensing law and the 2005 Act.
  2. What Counts as Alcohol and Licensed Activities in Scotland: What counts as alcohol, licensed activities, and on-sales versus off-sales.
  3. The Five Licensing Objectives in Scotland: The five licensing objectives and what licensing boards expect.
  4. Alcohol Licence Types and Key Roles: Premises, personal and occasional licenses, and who is responsible.
  5. Scenario #1: Age Verification in Action: A scenario on checking ID and refusing a sale lawfully.
  6. Licensed Hours and Compliance Essentials: Mandatory conditions, off-sales hours, last orders and records.
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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 (Scotland).

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Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Bar, restaurant and hotel staff in Scotland
  • Shop and off-sales staff who sell alcohol
  • Premises managers and personal license holders
  • Managers who run licensed premises or events in Scotland

Laws covered

  • Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. Licenses the sale of alcohol in Scotland and sets the five licensing objectives, mandatory conditions and licensing boards' powers.
  • Age verification policy. Licensed premises in Scotland must operate an age verification policy that asks anyone who appears to be under 25 for ID (Challenge 25).
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Questions about Alcohol Licensing (Scotland) training

How long is the Alcohol Licensing (Scotland) 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 five licensing objectives in Scotland?

Preventing crime and disorder, securing public safety, preventing public nuisance, protecting and improving public health, and protecting children and young persons from harm.

When can shops sell alcohol in Scotland?

Off-sales are allowed only between 10am and 10pm. On-sales hours depend on each premises license.

Does this course cover England and Wales?

No. England and Wales follow the Licensing Act 2003. Use Licensing (England & Wales) 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.

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