Scottish licensing training only applies to staff working within Scotland. The Scottish two hour Licensing Training is compulsory for staff working in Scotland within roles that require alcohol service, therefore you will not be able to work such a role without completing it.

The content of this course is delivered in line with obligations under Schedule 3 (paragraph 6) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

Once you are part of the hap team you will have access to Academy HQ, an eLearning platform containing 6 training modules one of which is the Scottish License Training.

The Scottish two hour Licensing Training is compulsory for staff working in Scotland within roles that require alcohol service, therefore you will not be able to work such a role without completing it.

To access hap Academy

• Please email support@hapgroup.co.uk to request access hap Academy.
• Keep a close eye on your emails for confirmation for your enrolment to hap Academy
• hap Academy can be accessed you device browser. We recommend using the web version through Google Chrome. (Please make sure you allow pop ups for the site to play the videos)
• Log into the hap Academy Portal
• Enter your email and password.
• Complete the module.
• Once you have completed your Scottish Mandatory 2hr training course please contact us to request your certificate to sign so you can work in the Alcohol Licence industry. 

If, when logging on to the academy, you do not have access to the Scottish 2hr Licensing Training and are carrying out a role that requires it, please complete the complete this form to let us know and we will grant you access.

Course Criterium 

SCHEDULE TRAINING 

1. The legal basis of the requirement for the training of staff under paragraph 6 of schedule 3 to the Act.

2. The licensing objectives.

3. The definition of “alcohol” in the Act.

4. What constitutes an unlicensed sale.

5. The functions of Licensing Standards Officers, including their powers of entry.

6. The nature of an operating plan and its place in the licensing system.

7. The different types of premises licence conditions under section 27 of the Act.

8. Special provision for clubs under section 125 of the Act.

9. Licensed hours under Part 5 of the Act.

10. Offences under the Act, particularly those involving persons under the age of 18.

11. Proof of age under sections 102 and 108 of the Act and the Sale of Alcohol to Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Regulations 2007(2).

12. Test purchasing of alcohol under section 105(2) of the Act.

13. Best practice as regards standards of service and refusing service.

14. Units of alcohol and the relationship between units and the strength of different alcoholic drinks.

15. The sensible drinking limits for males and females recommended by the British Medical Association.

16. Good practice in managing conflict situations.