Security Studies

Sligo College of Further Education

 

Course Name Security Studies
Course Provider Sligo College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB
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Course Code 5M2110
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Ballinode
Course Content This course allows students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in private security, the uniformed services and the following related areas: Garda Sνochαna, Defence Forces, Prison Services and Fire Services.

This course is designed to
Provide participants wishing to make a career in the private security industry or the uniformed services with a thorough grounding in the legal and practical dimensions of security.
FET Code 5M2110 - Security Studies
Duration 1 Year from September to May
Comment Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies (5M2110). This qualification is recognised by the Security Institute of Ireland.
Course Fee Fees

• Student Services Fee: €250
• PLC Government Levy: €200
• QQI Examination Fees: €50
• Class Materials: €0

The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS
Financial Support PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.

Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie
Application Weblink Web Page - Click Here
Subjects Taught Course Content

• Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
• Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Information Communication Systems 5N1952
• Communications 5N0690
• Event Production 5N1374
• Computer Applications 4N1112
• Guarding Skills 4N1118

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
Entry Requirements • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• 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.
Careers or Further Progression

Expand+Progression to Higher Education

• Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.

• Students are eligible to apply to PSA for license for Door S...
Further Enquiries Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie

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Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie