Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Learn a whole range of security related subjects and get your PSA license so that you can get the skills and knowledge you need to get into the industry and take the first step to that career in uniform. Students participate in court visits and site visits
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Criminology 5N2107
Door Security Skills 4N20611
Security Guarding Skills 4N20604
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Retail Security 5N1777
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Substance Use - Issues for Youthwork 5N2176
Additional Training/Workshops
First Aid
Security Terminology
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
The course meets the needs of the security industry in line with the terms of the Private Security Services Act 2004. Career opportunities exist is every area of the private security industry. Employers in the industry specifically seek us out in the college in order to recruit and employ our graduates. The course is also designed for students who are interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defense Forces, Prison Services or the Fire Services.