This course allows students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in private security, the uniformed services and related areas.

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. Participants can gain their Private Security Licence after completing this course.

Entry Requirements

• Interview

• Mature applicants welcome

• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here

• 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.

• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here

Course Content

• Security Guarding Skills 4N20604

• Door Security Skills 4N20611

Certification

QQI Level 4 Award in Security Guarding Skills and Door Security Skills. This qualification is recognised by the Security Institute of Ireland and the Private Security Authority.

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.

Career Opportunities

• Defence Forces

• Prison Services

• Retail Security

• Fire Services

• Security Guarding

FEES

• There are no fees to study this course

Duration

This course will run on a Friday (2 Hours per week), from Sept to May

For more information

Phone 07192-02200 or email [email protected]

Please Note

Sligo College of FET reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.