Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the Garda Síochána, security organisations or those going on to further studies in criminology or related degrees. With specialist content around conflict resolution, criminology, legal studies and fitness, this comprehensive course will enhance both your study & career opportunities.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Legal Practice and Procedures
Conflict Resolution
Criminology
Communications
Security Industry Procedures
Retail Security
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Outdoor Leadership and Safety
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 will allow successful candidates to seek employment in locations such as:
Security Guard | Security Technician | Retail Security Officer | Security Administrator | Sports Stadium Steward | Private Security | Door Security Staff | Apply for entry to An Garda Síochána, Prison Services and the Defence Forces