Security Studies
This is a one year full-time course which involves classroom, fieldwork and work placement education and training. It provides students with the range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for employment in the security industry. The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and competency to apply for their relevant PSA License and to work in the Private Security Industry.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent For mature applicants’ appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Educational Progression
Graduates from the course are qualified to register with the Private Security Authority (PSA) established under the Private Security Service Act (2004). Students can gain entry to a wide range of courses at various Technological Universities. There are reserved places in SETU for TCFE graduates. Students can also access the Higher Education links scheme.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can source work in the security industry in a variety of settings such as independent or private security companies as door, static, or patrol security. Can work at events or in corporate and warehousing security. This course is excellent preparation for those interested in joining the Gardai or the Defence Forces.
Further information
Courses commence in Early September each year.
Mature students are invited to apply.
Registration €50.
QQI exam fee €50 exempt for medical card holder.
Uniform €50 approx.
Manual €50 approx.
Means tested maintenance grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland SUSI. For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
STEP 1: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application form (link below). The application form can be completed at www.tcfe.ie
Alternatively go to www.fetchcourses.ieand apply by selecting your preferred course in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID. This will enable you to view all correspondence in relation to your application.
Please note,you will be required to up date your account with additional information if you are offered a place on a course that you wish to accept.
STEP 2: ATTEND FOR MEETING
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
Meetings are held a number of times from Springtime through to course commencement date. The meeting simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability,commitment and expectation. An offer of a place is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements of the course and satisfactory attendance at meeting.
STEP 3: OFFER OF A PLACE AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer o fa place on a college course by email. To secure this place,applicants must pay the Registration fee of €50 before a set date,as indicated in the communication of the offer. You will be required to update the personal account you created on application with additional information if you wish to accept the offer of a place. Failure to comply may result in the place being forfeited
and offered to another applicant.
STEP 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
Students offered a place on a course will receive notification of the dates they must attend for
registration and induction. All students must attend the College on these designated dates.
Registration includes completion of the Learner Details form.
STEP 5:FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
For students whose first language is not English, you will also be advised at the time of meeting
that you may have to take an English Language Assessment to ensure you have the B2 standard required to successfully participate in your chosen course.
Apply online for free.
Aims
Designed to enable the learner to develop the theoretical knowledge, skills and practical skills required for employment in the security industry.
Work Experience/Placement
Students undertake work experience for 2weeks in a security environment. Garda Vetting is a mandatory requirement for work placement.
Legal Practice and Procedures
Security Industry Procedures
Safety and Health at Work
Door Security Procedures
Guarding Skills
Criminology
Retail Security
Communications
Work Experience
5M2110 Security Studies
Certification: QQI Level 5 Security Studies 5M2110.
Templemore College of Further Education
Richmond,
Templemore,
Co. Tipperary.
E41FF98
Tel: 0504 31007