Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
A course designed for school leavers or adults who want to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in the Security Industry.
Become PSA licensed under the Private Security Services Act 2004 - and work immediately in the security industry as either door supervisor (licensed premises) and security guard (static).
With specialist content around conflict resolution, criminology and legal studies this comprehensive course will enhance both your study and career opportunities. Work experience is also a core feature of the Security Studies programme with students spending time in a security setting, enhancing employability.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience
Safety And Health At Work
Communications
Legal Practice And Procedures
Conflict Resolution
Security Industry Procedures
Retail Security
Sports Stadium Stewart
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
Graduates can source work in the security industry in a variety of settings such as independent or private security companies as door, static or patrol security. Can work in Events, Corporate and Warehousing security.