Guarding Skills

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the an indepth knowledge of guarding skills to include: search procedures, report writing and other fundamental retail/industrial guarding skills.

Learners will be able to:

• 1 Explain the legislation, regulations and standards governing the provision of a private security service to include reference to the Private Security Services legislation, relevant national and international standards and the role of the Private Security Authority
• Explain the role of private security services in relation to other agencies which deal with crime and loss prevention
• Distinguish between legal codes and practices relating to the role of the security officer to include - criminal and civil law, rights of the individual, health and safety legislation, equality legislation and security industry licensing requirements and relevant national and international standards
• Explain the status of representatives of authorised bodies entering premises to include a member of An Garda Siochana, fire officer, health and safety inspector, representative of the security industry regulatory body
• Contrast the role and responsibilities of a security officer employed directly by a client in-house and the provision of a contract security service
• State the principal points of relevant national labour regulations
• Explain a range of personal and professional qualities required of a security officer
• Indicate relevant health and safety requirements, including dealing with fire, that impact on the duties and responsibilities of the security officer
• Explain what is meant by loss and fraud prevention
• Explain what is meant by reasonable and necessary force
• Outline appropriate on-site cash handling procedures
• Carry out the duties and procedures required of a security officer
• Respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies
• Use a variety of supporting security tools and equipment
• Demonstrate appropriate procedures for dealing with a suspect
• Demonstrate a range of procedures for loss prevention and identification
• Demonstrate procedures for the preservation of a scene of crime, the recording of incidents and liaison with appropriate agencies and organisations
• Use appropriate communications skills and a range of customer service techniques in a variety of situations in the workplace

Obtaining a security skills Guarding qualification will enable you to work in the following establishment types:

• Shopping centres
• Hospitals
• Non-licenced premises
• Constructions sites
• Airports
• Government buildings

Entry requirements: QQI level 3 certificate or equivalent and/or relevant life and work experiences

• Assessment:
• Assignment
• Examination

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