Pre-Garda & Security Studies - 5M2110 - Tubbercurry Campus

Step into a career that protects and serves. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to pursue roles in private security or the uniformed services, including the Garda Síochána, Defence Forces, and Prison Services.
Designed to provide a thorough grounding in both the legal and practical dimensions of security, the programme prepares participants for immediate employment opportunities while also opening pathways to further study and career progression.

Course Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
• This course may require participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process

Course Content

• Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
• Security Industry Procedures 5N1785
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Communications 5N0690
• Word Processing 5N1358
• Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
• Conflict Resolution 5N0692
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Security Guarding Skills 4N20604
• Door Security 4N20611

Certification

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

Career Opportunities

• Garda Síochána
• Retail Security
• Defence Forces
• Fire Services
• Prison Services
• Security Guarding

Progression

Students are eligible to apply to PSA for license for Door Security and Static Guarding. This licence may be used for gaining employment abroad.
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.

Erasmus+

Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad.

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.