Security Studies (SS5)

Course details

Component Awards:

• Legal Practice and Procedures (5N1394)
• Security Industry Procedures (5N1785)
• Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Retail Security (5N1777)
• Customer Service (5N0972)
• Information and Communications Systems (5N1952)

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an interview.
• Mature applicants are welcome.
• Garda Clearance is a requirement.

Progression:

• Opportunities to progress to further and higher education.
• The full FETAC certificate may facilitate entry to a range of positions in the security industry including static guarding, mobile security patrols, retail security and security at special events.
• Progression to further training for An Garda Síochána, Defense Forces and the Prison Service.

Additional Training:

• Occupational First Aid, Safe Pass and manual handling training may be made available to learners. Successful candidates are entitled to apply for their PSA licence.