Award of Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS)

Award of Licensed Premises Staff (ALPS)
Why the Course is Essential in Hospitality

Anyone working in a licensed venue, from bartenders to duty managers, must understand the law around alcohol sales and responsible service. Pubs, bars, and restaurants rely on staff who can serve responsibly, prevent underage sales, and handle challenging situations with confidence. The Licensed Premises Staff Course (ALPS) equips hospitality workers with the knowledge they need to comply with UK licensing law and maintain a safe, legally compliant venue.

Legal Responsibilities and Licensing Law

Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone involved in the sale or supply of alcohol must follow strict rules to promote the four key licensing objectives:

1. Preventing crime and disorder

2. Ensuring public safety

3. Preventing public nuisance

4. Protecting children from harm

Employers are responsible for ensuring staff are trained to uphold these objectives. The UK Government provides official guidance on alcohol licensing and the duties of both licence holders and staff. (Gov.uk – Alcohol licensing)

By completing this course, hospitality staff can demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and support their venue’s reputation for responsible service.

What the Licensed Premises Staff Course Covers

This online course is designed specifically for pubs, bars, and hospitality environments, and includes:

• An overview of the Licensing Act 2003 and its key principles

• Responsibilities of licence holders, designated premises supervisors (DPS), and staff

• Understanding the four licensing objectives

• Preventing underage sales and recognising acceptable ID

• Managing intoxicated customers safely and lawfully

• Recording refusals and incident reporting

• Handling conflict and maintaining customer safety

• Real-life scenarios from pubs and hospitality venues

Benefits for Pubs and Hospitality Venues

• Ensures compliance with UK licensing laws and regulations

• Reduces risk of fines, licence suspension, or closure

• Builds staff confidence in handling alcohol service responsibly

• Improves customer safety and satisfaction

• Provides CPD certification to support professional development

Online Delivery and Certification

This Licensed Premises Staff Course (ALPS) is delivered fully online, making it convenient for hospitality teams to complete at their own pace. The content is practical, engaging, and designed around real pub and hospitality scenarios. On successful completion, each learner receives a CPD-certified certificate, confirming their understanding of licensing responsibilities and safe alcohol service.

To see the full range of CPD Certified Alcohol & Licensing training courses available from That HR Girl, please click here: Alcohol & Licensing Training Courses | That HR Girl