Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is an ideal foundation for those looking at a career with An Garda Síochána.
The learning obtained has equally proven to be of benefit to those applying to the Irish Prison Service and the Irish Defence Forces.
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)
Personal Professional Development (5N2985)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Security Industry Procedures (5N1785)
Conflict Resolution (5N0692)
Retail Security (5N1777)
Teamworking (5N1367)
Health Related Fitness (4N2666)
Criminology (5N2107)
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 |
| 5M3789 |
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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 may use this qualification to prepare for the An Garda Síochána application process. They may also apply for positions in a legal or security setting. This qualification can be used to progress to certificate and degree programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology.