Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this programme at North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Sligo is to enable the learner to gain the knowledge and skills to work independently and under supervision providing excellent security services in all security sectors. There is also the opportunity to progress to higher education and training.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Door Security Procedures 4N1114
Guarding Skills 4N1118
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Work Experience 5N1356
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
Upon completion of this course at North Connaught College of Further Education, students will be able to apply to the PSA (Private Security Authority) for 2 different licences; Security Guard Licence and Door Supervisor Licence. Job opportunities include:
- Retail Security
- Pubs, Nightclubs
- Event Security
- Airport Security
- Closed Protection
Following on from the Security Studies Level 5 there is direct progression onto Level 6 Security Operations Management in North Connaught College. This course prepares you to work in a supervisory role in a range of security settings.