Security Operations Management
The aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in supervisory security activities for example; retail security, event security, airport security, door supervisor or to progress to further or higher education or training.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 when accessing a Level 6 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.
Careers / Further progression
Programme Progression
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently as a Security Supervisor in a range of private security activities, or to progress to higher education or training.
Further information
Students taking Further Education Courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual financial circumstances. All grant applications are handled by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie
Programme Aim
Our students will be facilitated to explore security operations with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment.
Students will gain vast practical experience in the areas of:
Crime Prevention
Conflict Management
Supervisory Security Management
Business Management
Other areas of study include:
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Work experience is also a core feature of the Security Operations programme with students spending time in an security setting. This facilitates the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.
Course Content
Title Award Awarding Body
Customer Service (6N0697) QQI
Team Leadership (6N1948) QQI
Business Management (6N4310) QQI
Supervisory Security management (6N1784) QQI
Conflict Management (6N2775) QQI
Crime prevention (6N1780) QQI
Work Experience (6N1946) QQI
Course assessment is based on a mixture of continuous assessment and examination.
6M4980 - Security Operations
Course certification
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be awarded a Further Education QQI Level 6 Certificate.
Phone: 071 - 91 85035
Email: nccollege@msletb.ie
www.northconnaughtcollege.net