Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of the programme at North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubberucrry, Sligo is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in supervisory security activities for example; retail security, event security, airport security, door supervisor or to progress to further or higher education or training.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Customer Service 6N0697
Team Leadership 6N1948
Business Management 6N4310
Supervisory Security management 6N1784
Conflict Management 6N2775
Crime prevention 6N1780
Work Experience 6N1946
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 |
| 6M4980 |
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
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently as a Security Supervisor in a range of private security activities, or to progress to higher education or training.