Pre Garda and Security Studies

Course description

This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the Garda Síochána, defence forces, security organisations or those going on to further studies in criminology, law or related degrees. With specialist content around conflict resolution, criminology, legal studies and fitness, this comprehensive course will enhance both your study & career opportunities.

Course Content

• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Conflict Resolution
• Criminology
• Communications
• Security Industry Procedures
• Retail Security
• Work Experience
• Safety and Health at Work
• First Aid Responder

Course Certification

5M2110 QQI Level 5 Security Studies

Progression Opportunities

The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in positions such as those listed below.

Security Guard | Security Technician | Retail Security Officer | Security Administrator | Sports Stadium Steward | Private Security | Door Security Staff | Apply for entry to An Garda Síochána, Prison Services and the Defence Forces.

Graduates can progress to a variety of degree courses including those listed below.

• The Garda College, Templemore | B.A. in Applied Policing | Level 8
• Maynooth University | Law and Criminology | Level 8
• UCC | Criminology | Level 8
• TU Dublin | DNA and Forensic Analysis | Level 8
• GMIT | Forensic Science and Analysis | Level 8
• Maynooth University | Arts – Criminology | Level 8
• WIT | Computer Forensics and Security | Level 8
• LKIT | Law with Criminal Justice | Level 7