Security Studies with Criminology
Is this course for you? Would you like to work as a Security Guard? Do you want to enter a career in the private security industry or Defences services or Prison services? This Security Studies with Criminology Course at BFEI will provide you with a strong foundation in the skills necessary to pursue a career in the private security sector or progress to Third level. You will obtain a grounding in the various legal aspects of security while also obtaining your Security Licence under the Private Security Services Act 2004. You will also qualify as a FAR (First Aid Responder) awarded by PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Job Opportunities
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Retail Security
• Prison Service
• Armed Forces
• Door Security
• Security Guarding
PROGRESSION
TO FURTHER STUDIES
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links
Scheme such as:
BA (Hons) Law with Criminal Justice
Atlantic Technological University [Letterkenny] – www.atu.ie
BA Law & Criminology
Maynooth University – www.nuimaynooth.ie
BA in Criminology
University College Cork – www.ucc.ie
BSc in Social Sciences
University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie
Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie
Further information
Classes will commence in mid-September 2024.
Course Registration takes place in late August.
You will be invited to the College to attend an induction session prior to class commencement.
Non-EU Citizens
If you are a non-EU National, then you should be in compliance with Irish Visa requirements in advance of applying to BFEI.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. It is advisable to apply early as many courses fill up quickly. Other costs (books, kits, optional training etc) vary depending on the course you choose. Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed prior to course commencement
At BFEI, we make every effort to keep charges to a minimum. Information on financial support and eligibility for funding is available from www.studentfinance.ie.
Funding
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education courses. Applications are made on-line to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) at www.susi.ie.
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance)
If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, ten under the BTEA you may be able to keep your payments while doing a full-time course at BFEI.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office.
VTOS (Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme)
If you are unemployed and over 21, then under VTOS, you will be able to do a full-time course at BFEI and retain your social welfare entitlements. VTOS applies to all courses on offer in the Institute, however, early application is advisable as there are a limited number of places which are allocated on a first-come basis. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details on eligibility or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office. VTOS Application Forms are available from the Institute - see www.bfei.ie
Other Funding Sources
Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, Northside, and Wicklow Working Together may be able to help you out with some funding if you are experiencing financial difficulties. Ask at your Local Partnership Office.
For September 2024 Intake BFEI is open for applications from Wednesday January 10th 2024. All applications must be made via our website (www.bfei.ie). - View Application Weblink above.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. (non-refundable)
On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and qualifications to work in the private security industry and in Retail Security as either Door Security or Static Guarding in both Ireland and abroad.
What will I study?
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Security Industry Procedures
• Safety and Health at Work
• Retail Security
• Criminology
• Door Security Procedures
• Teamworking
• Work Experience
Optional Training*
• First Aid Responder awarded by PHEEC
• Door Security Skills (Private Security Authority (PSA) Licence)
• Security Guarding Skills (PSA Licence)
• Manual Handling
* Optional training courses are delivered in conjunction with external providers currently the Emergency Services Training Institute, and will incur additional costs and take place
during term break.
Will I do anything additional on the course?
• Career advice and help with CV preparationis provided through the Guidanceand Career Service
• Workshops
• Visits to Criminal Courts of Justice
Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.
Security Studies (5M2110)
What qualification will I get when I finish the course?
You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies (5M2110)
Blackrock Further Education Institute BFEI
Main Street
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Tel: 01 288 9717
email: office@bfei.ie
Web: www.bfei.ie