PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Pre-Garda Studies

City of Dublin FET College Plunket
City of Dublin FET College Plunket
Course Code
5M5110
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with studying towards and working in Security, focusing on the requirements of An Garda Síochána. The course enables students to develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required in their chosen area of work and study. Throughout their period of training, students complete work placements with recognised security companies at music concerts, sporting events and other public events.

QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies 5M2110

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Plunket
College Link  >  Pre-Garda Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    5N2107 Criminology
    5N1394 Legal Practice and Procedures
    5N1785 Security Industry Procedures
    5N1794 Safety and Health at Work
    5N1777 Retail Security
    5N0692 Conflict Resolution
    4N1118 Guarding Skills
    4N1114 Door Security Procedures
    5N0690 Communications
    5N1356 Work Experience / 5N1390 PPD
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

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