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Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Award in Security Studies (or Equivalent). Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course in Security Operations and Administration (Supervisory) have found employment in the private security industry, with the Prison Service, the Defence Forces or progressed to training with An Garda Síochána. Graduates will also have acquired the skills to work in a range of contexts including facilities management, event management and hospitality. This Security Operations and Administration (Supervisory) course has been designed to meet the needs of the security industry in line with the terms of the Private Security Services Act 2004. Potential students are advised to hold or have applied for the security licence required under the Private Security Services Act 2004.
Progression
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Law with Criminal Justice (Level 7) ATU Letterkenny.
Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain Management (Level 7) - National Maritime College of Ireland.
BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety and Health - ATU Sligo.
Security and Risk Management (MSc) - University of Leicester UK.
Course Fees
€200
Course Content
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Security Operations
Business Law
Customer Service
Word Processing
Business Management
Communications
Work Practice
Crime Prevention
Supervisory Security Management
Safety Management
About This Course
This course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career at management level in the security industry. As part of the Security Operations and Administration (Supervisory) course, students complete an extended period of work placement in a supervisory capacity with recognised companies. In order to complete this element of the course, potential students are advised to hold or have applied for the security licence required under the Private Security Services Act 2004.
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