Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education
Cumberland St. Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel:01-2809676 Fax: 01- 2843767

 

School of Business & Administration
SM6 & SM7 Cert in Security Business Managment

 

Course Description

This two-year full-time course is designed to develop the students’ understanding of the core concepts of security business management and to train suitable personnel for the specialised and dynamic security industry. The course
meets the requirements of training as specified by the Private Security Services Act. 2004.

Course Content

Year 1
Security Studies
Safety and Health at Work
Legal Studies
Business Administration
Intruder Alarms and CCTV
Customer Service
Work Processing
Communications
Work Experience
First Aid

Year 2
Supervisory Security Management
Crime Prevention
Business Management
Business Law
Security Team
Leadership
Customer Care
Computer Applications and Information Technology
Communications

 

Career prospects / progresssion

The course is suitable for those who intend to apply to the Garda Siochana,
Harbour Police, Airport Police, Prison Service and Fire Service. Graduates are
equipped for management and supervisory positions in retail and industrial security firms.

 

Certification

Students who successfully complete the first year achieve a FETAC Level 5
Award in Security Studies (CSSXX) and a Certificate from the Security Institute
of Ireland. Successful students in 2nd year will be awarded a FETAC level
6 Award in Security Operations and Administration and a Diploma from the Security Institute of Ireland.