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Hospitality

Personal Licence Holder.

The licence behind every sale.

£13.52/hr
typical pay
3–6 weeks incl. council
zero to first shift
APLH L2, one day
entry ticket

Bartender average, Indeed, May 2026; the licence is the step up

The work

What you actually do

»Run the bar and the room within the licence
»Authorise alcohol sales and refuse them well
»Keep the venue safe, legal and welcoming

Every one of 224,100 licensed premises needs personal licence holders on the roster to trade.

Become one

The pathway, four steps

1
Train

The course that earns your entry ticket: APLH L2, one day.

2
Pass

Expert trainers, mock exams in GuardPass, retake support.

3
Get certified

Your certificate is issued by Frontline College, verified in one register.

4
Work

Jobs and shifts in GuardPass. Zero to first shift: 3–6 weeks incl. council.

The training

Courses for this role

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