Course details

This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in the Security Industry as specified by the Private Security Service Act 2004. Learners complete the necessary modules to meet the requirements for licensing in both Door Security Procedures and Security Guarding Services. In addition, this course is suitable for those interested in the area of criminal law and crime scene investigation. Throughout their training, learners complete work placement with recognised security companies in the retail environment, at various sporting stadia and at music venues and other public events.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate/ LCVP
  • Leaving Certificate Applied
  • Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
  • Mature Applicants

Main Areas of Study

  • Criminology
  • Door Security Procedures
  • Guarding Skills
  • Intruder Alarms and Access Control
  • Legal Practice and Procedures
  • Health and Safety at Work
  • Communications
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience

Additional Information

Learners on this course complete the QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Door Security Procedures and QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Security Guarding Skills Minor Awards to acquire their DSP Door Supervisor (Licenced Premises) Licence as well as the Security Guard (Static) Licence

Employers actively seek our learners for employment in the Security Industry environment

Learners may progress to the QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Award in Security Operations (6M4980) at DFEi or progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme

Additional Certification

  • Certificate in First Aid
  • Safe Pass Certificate (optional)
  • Security Guarding and Door Security Procedures Licences, from the Private Security Authority (PSA)
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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