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Security Criminology & Legal Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2110
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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Newbridge Kildare
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Students should be of Leaving Certificate standard or its equivalent, however, students who do not possess the educational requirements but who have a particular interest or experience in this work area will be considered. Mature Students are welcome. All students will be interviewed. Garda Clearance is a requirement for this course.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to the Garda Siochana, Prision Service, Defence Forces, Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Students who complete this award are eligible to apply for membership of the Security Institute of Ireland (SII).

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.

Classes will be a maximum of 30 students.

All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.

All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie

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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.

Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).

Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.

Applicants will be contacted in due course.

Course Objectives
This one year course leading to a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Security Studies is designed to prepare students for employment in the security industry. Students will be encouraged to sit entrance exams for the Gardaí, Prison Service and Defence Forces. The security studies award is a valuable addition to those who are preparing to join.

An Garda Síochána, The Defence Forces or the Prison Service. It will also benefit those seeking to set up their own security business.

Modules delivered:
Business and Security
Legal Practice and Procedures
Security Industry Procedures
Safety, Health and Work
Work Experience(every Friday in a security company or security section of a company)
Guarding Skills/Door Security
Criminology
Occupational First Aid
Information and Communication Systems
Teamwork
Exercise and Fitness

5M2110 - Security Studies.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies 5M2110.

St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Newbridge Kildare
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider