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Security Supervisor Skills Course

 

Certified by the Security Institute of Ireland (4 Weeks Duration)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About this course:

 

The purpose of the Security Supervisor Skills Course is to enable the learner to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills required by those engaged in or wishing to progress to the supervisory level within a security department or company. 

 

This course is accredited by the Security Institute of Ireland and is approved by the Private Security Authority.

 

Learning Outcomes:

 

● Know the security supervisor's range of functions, duties, and responsibilities. 

● Be familiar with procedures for site assessment and drafting of instructions. 

● Develop an insight into recommended practices for employing operational staff in the security industry. 

● Understand the requirements for, and develop the skills of, induction-level industry trainers. 

● Draft procedures based on best practices for site supervision of operational staff.

● Appreciate the value of policies for staff welfare and development.

 

This course comprises six units. 

 

Unit 1 Duties and Responsibilities. 

Unit 2 Assignment Assessment and Instructions. 

Unit 3 Employment of Operational Staff.

Unit 4 Operational Staff Training. 

Unit 5 Operational Staff Supervision.

Unit 6 Operational Staff Welfare and Development.

 

Course Delivery: 

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This course is delivered in person in the classroom

 

The Course is delivered on Fridays for the duration of the course.

 

All participants must be available at the time of training.

 

Assessment Criteria

 

Portfolio Coursework 100%

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Course Requirements

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• All candidates will be required to have a laptop or tablet to attend the program. (A smartphone is not sufficient). Participants are required to complete a pre-course interview online before confirming a place on the course just so we can check everyone's tech, etc, is in order. 

• Candidates must submit a photocopy of their passport or driver’s license, proof of address, and their PPS number during the registration process.

• Candidates must have access to reliable broadband coverage for the duration of this program.

• Candidates must have a suitable space, free of distractions, from which to log onto the course each day.

• Candidates must attend ALL scheduled Virtual classroom sessions.

 

Required information

 

All participants are required to bring a form of identification (Passport, Driver's Licence, or Public Services Card) and 2 Passport size photographs. You will be required to bring a PPS number to register. All learners will need to have a valid PSA Licence.

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Induction Day

 

Please note that the Induction is in person, and you will need to bring the required information above.

 

Before registration takes place, all prospective learners will need to take a short English Assessment as this is required by the Private Security Authority (PSA).

 

A short Human Trafficking Course as per the PSA requirements will need to be completed before Assessment Day at the end of the course, and this will be explained to you as part of the Induction.

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Entry Requirements

A QQI Level 4 Certificate is required, or some equivalent qualifications or relevant life experiences. We may ask for more information regarding your previous experience, such as a CV. You must have a valid PSA Licence.

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Payment:

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The price for this course is €520.00, which includes administration and certification. Please note a non-refundable fee of €200.00 applies to be enrolled in the course, with the rest payable on induction.

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Further Assistance:

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If you have any questions about the above course, please do not hesitate to contact us through the link below.

 

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