Security Studies and Criminology 5M2110

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Security Studies

Multiple qualifications through this course
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Graduates of this course can use their security
qualifications to apply for relevant security
licenses as required by the Private Security
Authority (PSA).

WHAT IS SECURITY STUDIES AND
CRIMINOLOGY?
This Security Studies with Criminology Course at DCFE will
provide you with a strong foundation in the skills necessary
to pursue a career in the private security industry and in
Retail Security as either Door Security or Static Guarding in
both Ireland and abroad or progress to Third level.
The course provides students with an introduction to the
different sectors within the security industry in Ireland.
Throughout their period of training, students complete
work placements with recognised security companies at
music concerts, sporting events and other public events.
This course is also of relevance to students who are
interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defence
Forces, Prison Service or Emergency Services. You will
obtain a grounding in the various legal aspects of security.
Successful achievement of the security modules will enable
you to meet part of the requirements for a security license
as required under the Private Security Services Act. You will
also qualify as a First Aid Responder (FAR) which is awarded
by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be off ered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Safety and Health at Work
• Security Industry Procedures
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Retail Security
• Criminal Law and Security Procedures
• Criminology
• Word Processing
• Door Security
Procedures*
• Guarding Skills*
* Level 4

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates who successfully complete the security modules
can use their results as part of their application for a
security license which is a requirement for employment as a
security offi cer.
Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO Higher
Education Links Scheme for entry to year one on a range
of Level 7 and Level 8 programmes including Business and
Legal Studies in a variety of third level universities.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts with Legal
Studies / Business (Level 8, 3 years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU902 Business
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU670 Business
(Level 6, 2 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie