| Course Name |
Security Studies |
| Course Provider |
Templemore College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2110 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Templemore |
| Course Content |
This is a one year full-time course which involves classroom, fieldwork and work placement education and training. It provides students with the range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for employment in the security industry. |
| FET Code |
5M2110 - Security Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
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Two week block in January. Students must hand in letter of confirmation from their proposed security organization regarding their two week work experience placement prior to commencement of course. Students will also carry out securi...
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Two week block in January. Students must hand in letter of confirmation from their proposed security organization regarding their two week work experience placement prior to commencement of course. Students will also carry out security supervisory experience within Templemore College on one day per week throughout the academic year as directed by the course co-ordinator.
Course Co-Ordinator/Specialist:
Mary d'Estelle Roe is a retired Garda sergeant and lectured for many years in the Garda college in Templemore. She is also a registered trainer with Security Institute of Ireland.
Eamonn Owens tutors in Swimming/Life Saving and officially assesses First Aid, Door Security Procedures and Guarding Skills (Level 4) Role Plays and Skills Demonstrations.
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5: Security Studies 5M2110
GARDA VETTING
All students on the Security Studies course must receive Garda Vetting. Without this, students will not be allowed on work placement and therefore will not be able to complete the course.
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| Course Fee |
Fees
There is a total cost of €650 for this course. It is broken down as follows:
- Student Services €195 (This consists of a student services fee of €160 and a non-refundable deposit of €35,
- Department of Education & Skills(unless holder of Medical Card) €200,
- QQI Exam Fees €50 (unless medical card holder)
- Occupational First Aid
- Uniform (Jumper and High Vis Jacket)
- Security Training Manual
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| Financial Support |
The range of financial support available to students intending to attend Further Education includes: Maintenance Grant Scheme, Special Rates of Maintenance Grants, and Fund for Students with
Disabilites.
For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
To be eligible you must be over 21 years, and 6 months in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. This grant may include the cost of some books, lunch and travel expenses. |
| Interview |
1st round of interviews for all courses is in May 2017. Final round is at the end of August for remaining places. |
| Application Date |
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All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 201...
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All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 2017.
Our application service is open from November each year. Early applicants may be invited for interview before May, however most interviews are normally held in May of each year.
Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview, the achievement of the minimum entry requirements, and the completion of the Garda vetting process. Applicants will be notified of their interview results in a timely fashion after the interview.
Late applications will be processed, subject to the availability of places, in late August 2017. As places on all courses are limited, early application is strongly advised.
A non-refundable administration fee of €10 applies to all applications.
Please note that full medical cards (not doctor only cards) may be used in relation to some fees.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in late August. |
| Application Fee |
A non refundable administration fee of €10 applies to all applications. |
| Subjects Taught |
Main Areas Of Study
Legal Practice and Procedures
Security Industry Procedures
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Door Security Procedures
Guarding Skills
Communications
Occupational First Aid
Criminology
Conflict Resolution
Swimming. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome on all courses. |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent educational qualification or previous work experience in the security industry.
Garda Vetting:
All students on the Security Studies course must receive Garda Vetting. Without this, students will not be allowed on work placement and therefore will not be able to complete the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Education Progression and Higher Education Links
Successful completion of Security Studies QQI Level 5 (minimum of 3 distinctions) provides entry to QQI Level 6 Security Operations and Administration and Higher Education provided in Templemore College. Graduates from the course are qualified to register with the Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act (2004). |
| Further Enquiries |
PLC Co-Ordinator
Phone: 0504 31007
Fax: 0504 31544
E-mail: info@tcfe.ie
Web: www.tcfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |