Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to pursue roles in private security or the uniformed services, including the Garda Síochána, Defence Forces, and Prison Services.
Designed to provide a thorough grounding in both the legal and practical dimensions of security, the programme prepares participants for immediate employment opportunities while also opening pathways to further study and career progression.
QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies (5M2110).
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 5N1394
Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Work Experience 5N1356
Security Guarding Skills 4N20604
Door Security 4N20611
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 results in 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 direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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
- Garda Síochána
- Retail Security
- Defence Forces
- Fire Services
- Prison Services
- Security Guarding