Retail Security - Fetac Level 5

Course details

OBJECTIVES

This course is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC award in Retail Security at Level 5. It is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work as a Retail Security Officer performing practical security duties and procedures, to, include loss prevention techniques, and responding to security situations, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and member of the public.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

Any persons working in a retail environment that have an input in reducing losses and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Some of these include:

• Retail Security Officers,
• Store Detectives,
• Loss Prevention Officers
• Store Managers
• General Retail assistants.

SUMMARY CONTENT

• Intro to retail security and roles and
• responsibilities (to include store detectives)
• Security Management & Staffing
• Policies, Plans & Procedures
• Legislation (Law)
• Searching
• Arrests
• Health & Safety
• Equality & Diversity
• Fire Awareness
• Emergencies
• Communications & Reporting (Incidents)
• Retail Loss Prevention
• Security Technology
• Security Hardware
• Conflict Management
• Armed Robbery Awareness
• Tiger Kidnap Awareness

QUALIFICATION

This Module is certified by FETAC, through Aras Rualach and is accredited at level 5 recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners wishing to do this course, should hold at least a level 4 certificate, leaving Certificate or equivalent Qualifications and/or relevant life / work experiences