Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course allows students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in private security, the uniformed services and the following related areas: Garda Sochna, Defence Forces, Prison Services and Fire Services.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Information Communication Systems 5N1952
Communications 5N0690
Event Production 5N1374
Computer Applications 4N1112
Guarding Skills 4N1118
Door Security Procedures 4N1114
Optional Modules:
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
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 is designed to provide participants wishing to make a career in the private security industry or the uniformed services with a thorough grounding in the legal and practical dimensions of security.