When the application review process is complete, Adventure RMS will provide AALA with a report informing us whether your application has been successful. . If successful, we will send the licence to you with a copy of the inspectors report. If you are unsuccessful, you will be given an explanation along with your report. Your application will be refused 28 later, unless you can provide additional evidence that you meet the required standard.
Once granted, the Licensing Authority has the power to vary or revoke your licence if it has concerns over safety management systems.
Standard licence conditions are included on every licence. These place duties on the licence holder to ensure that the requirements related to safety remain effective throughout the duration of the licence period.
In addition, the licence may include non-standard conditions relating to safety, that are considered necessary.
All successful first-time applicants will receive a one-year licence.
When you come to renew your licence, you will be eligible for a two-year licence. At the second and subsequent renewals you will be eligible for the maximum three-year licence. Eligibility for an extended licence depends on you having had no matters of regulatory concern relating to the safe provision of activities during the period of the previous licence.
The inspection activity of the Licensing Authority is separate to any inspections that may be carried out by the Local Authority of the Health and Safety Executive under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Providers listed on the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Register are required to have their licence on display if facilities for adventure activities are provided from an activity centre on two or more consecutive days. In other cases, it should be available for inspection by members of the public, on request.
Adventure activities licences are electronic and are sent to the provider as a pdf. Providers can make their licence available on their website and share it with potential clients and other interested parties.
Licence holders may also display a copy of the AALA logo on their advertising materials, website etc, to show they hold a licence. The licence remains the property of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and must be returned on request.
If you have any questions about the licence, please contact the Licensing Authority[1].