Expand+Introduction
Become PSA licensed under the Private Security Services Act 2004 - and work immediately in the security industry as either door supervisor (licensed premises) and security guard (static).

With Mallow College’s QQI certified academic...

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Become PSA licensed under the Private Security Services Act 2004 - and work immediately in the security industry as either door supervisor (licensed premises) and security guard (static).

With Mallow College’s QQI certified academic qualification, including security and criminology, open a path to progression to institutes of technology across Ireland.

Security classes in Mallow College add to their academic work with team-building exercises and events, self-defence training, practical work experience, and have a valued tradition as a part of the team during College public events and open days.

Think about a future in a wide range of security services - strengthen your application for airport police, the defence Forces, emergency and security services or in An Garda Síochána.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+5M2110 Course Content

Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Door Security Procedures 4N1114
Guarding Skills 4N1118
Cr...

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Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Door Security Procedures 4N1114
Guarding Skills 4N1118
Criminology 5N2107
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of the course. Dates and duration will be specified by the college.

Vetting:
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Use your full QQI award to advance your career in security and
progress to Mallow College’s advanced certificate in Security
Operations & Management. Alternatively, apply through the CAO
for degrees in Institut...

Hide-Education Progression Opportunities
Use your full QQI award to advance your career in security and
progress to Mallow College’s advanced certificate in Security
Operations & Management. Alternatively, apply through the CAO
for degrees in Institutes of Technology across Ireland. For more
links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College
qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.

Career Opportunities
Airport police, Defence forces, Fire services, Prison services, Private security industry, Security systems and procedures.