LASER Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders is an essential qualification for people working in, or preparing to work in hospitality or licensed retail, for example in pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and off-licences.

Sales of alcohol on licensed premises can only be made by, or authorised by, a Personal Licence Holder. All individuals applying to hold a Personal Licence must have first achieved a Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders. The LASER Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders covers all the legal and social responsibilities of a Personal Licence Holder.

What are the key benefits?

  • Meets the statutory requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

  • Is a prerequisite for anyone applying for a Personal Licence.

  • Aimed at people working in, or preparing to work in hospitality or licensed retail. Also relevant to those studying hospitality and catering management.

  • Learners may progress to qualifications for Designated Premises Supervisors and/ or to Food and Drink or Hospitality competency-based qualifications.


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How is this qualification assessed?

Assessed by an externally set multiple choice exam marked by LASER.

The exam:

  • is administered by centre staff under examination conditions

  • can be delivered online

  • is comprised of 40 questions

  • is one hour in duration

  • has a 70% pass mark


What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be aged 18 or above to achieve this qualification and be able to communicate effectively in English.

How do I deliver this qualification as a centre?

To offer this qualification, you must be an Approved LASER Centre. For further information about gaining approval or working in partnership with an Approved Centre please visit our website. Existing Approved Centres must complete a New Course Notification Form before starting to deliver the qualification.

What other qualifications are available?

You might also be interested in the LASER Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety; you can find out more here.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the Award for Personal Licence Holders, or any of our other qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be in touch!

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