Course details

This Advanced FETAC Level 6 Certificate course is designed to develop the learner's understanding of the core concepts of Security Business Management and enables the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently at supervisory level in the highly specialised and dynamic security industry. It also prepares learners for a career at Management level in this buoyant industry. This course has been designed to meet the needs of the security industry in line with the terms of the Private Security Services Act 2004. Graduates will be well equipped with the necessary skills to open their own security business. Successful completion will also assist those intending to apply to the Garda Reserve, An Garda Síochána or the Defence Forces.

Entry Requirements

  • QQI (FETAC ) Level 5 Award in Security Studies (5M2110) or Security Systems Technology (5M2109) or equivalent
  • Applications are welcome from learners with relevant experience in this area

Main Areas of Study

  • Crime Prevention
  • Business Management
  • Supervisory Security Management
  • Customer Service
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Communications
  • Conflict Management
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience

Additional Information

Learners have the option of completing the QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Door Security Procedures Minor Award as part of this course to acquire their DSP (Door Supervisor (Licensed Premises) licence) from the Private Security Authority (PSA)

Employers actively seek our learners for employment in the Security Industry. Learners may progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

Successful graduates of this course may apply to the Security Institute of Ireland to become a member

Updated on 12 September, 2017

About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.

Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.

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