Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course prepares students for employment in the highly specialised security industry. It provides students with an introduction to the different sectors within the security industry in Ireland. Throughout their period of training, students complete work placements with recognised security companies at music concerts, sporting events and other public events. This course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Sochna, the Defence Forces, Prison Service or Emergency Services. This course involves a focus on the academic skills required for a career in the security sector.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications
Criminology
Retail Security
Word Processing
Guarding Skills
Customer Service
Safety and Health at Work
Criminal Law and Security Procedures
Occupational First Aid
Security Industry Procedures
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2110 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This course has been designed to meet the needs of the security industry in line with the terms of the Private Security Services Act 2004. This course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, Prison Services or the Private Security Industry.