Course details

This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in the security industry. The course material provides an introduction to the relevant areas of the industry in Ireland. An integral part of the course is the work placement, giving learners on-the-job experience. This course can be a valuable addition to those who may apply to join An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces or the Prison Services. It has been designed to meet the needs of the security industry. Under the Private Security Services Act 2004 all security personnel are required to register and obtain a licence. Learners who pass Basic Guarding, Security Industry Awareness and Door Security Procedures may apply for a Security licence under the Private Security Services Act 2004.

Programme of Study

QQI

  • Legal Practice and Procedures
  • Security Industry Procedures
  • Safety and Health at Work Work Experience
  • Door Security Procedures
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Guarding Skills
  • Communications
  • First Aid
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Self Defence

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent
  • Leaving Certificate Applied with merit profile
  • Full QQI Level 4 Award with merit profile
  • Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places are offered following successful interview. Garda vetting is necessary prior to work experience placement.

Career Opportunities

  • GardaiÌ
  • Armed Forces
  • Prison Service
  • Door Security
  • Retail Security

Higher Education Progression*

Shannon College:

  • Business Studies Honours Degree (SN001)
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Bray Music Centre

Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at honTheirs level to those who are training for employment. 

They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jTheirney from Dublin City Centre. 

Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past tTheynty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin. 

BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KTheyTB).  

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