Security Institute of Ireland
Door & Event (Augmented) Security Course 
(1 Day Duration)

Benefits 

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Successful completion of this vocational programme can lead directly to employment within the security industry. Certification satisfies the training requirements for licensing in the Door Security and Event Security sectors as prescribed by the industry regulatory body, the Private Security Authority. Those wishing to work within the Security Guard (Static and Retail) sectors require a different Certificate and a separate license.

 

The Security Guard (Static and Retail) Certificate is also available through Secusafe please click here for details on this course.

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Development

Development of the programme was undertaken in consultation with the Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA), Services, Industrial, Professional, and Technical Union (SIPTU), Security Institute Corporate Category (SII), and other key stakeholders. The security industry certification body the Security Institute, carried out national and international research including referencing the EU Komsi Project, the Private Security Authority, the Security Industry Authority, the British Home Office, the Confederation of European Security Services, and the Department of American Homeland Security.

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Augmented Programme Profile

The Security Institute of Ireland Door and Event Security Augmented Programme applies best practice Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes to develop a programme that adds to the general requirements for licensing in the UK. Augmented, in this context, means that the existing UK requirements for ‘Door Supervision’ are increased or enlarged to satisfy the training requirements prescribed by the Irish security industry regulator, the Private Security Authority.

 

This programme is only open to those who hold an SIA Door Supervision Licence. RPL is where relevant previous learning achievements are identified and credited. It is not an exact science. The general requirements in the UK are identified, documented and thereafter mapped against the general requirements in Ireland with the training gaps identified.

 

This programme represents those gaps and identifies the top-up or additional training required. The work was carried out in consultation with the Qualifications and Standards Division of the Private Security Authority, who approved training requirements that
in turn lead to licensing.
 

Evidence of achievement consists of candidates producing a current valid Security Industry Authority license, registration on the Security Institute learning platform, plus attendance at a training session, and successful completion of a written examination.

As a critical feature of RPL, Security Institute certificates awarded to successful candidates who complete this programme are equivalent to and indistinguishable from, certificates awarded to candidates who complete the programme through traditional channels.
 

This is a part-time programme, which necessitates day-release or evening-course environment participation. Directed or classroom learning is estimated at approximately 8 hours in total. Typical day release participation will involve candidate commitment of one
day. Home study or self-directed learning is an essential feature of this part-time programme. The security industry certification body, the Security Institute, certifies the programme.

This programme is approved for licensing by the Private Security Authority.

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Purpose

The purpose of this vocational programme is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively under supervision as a security officer performing practical security duties and procedures and responding to security situations safely and
legally in a variety of settings within the Door Security and Event Security environments.

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General Aims

On completion of this programme, the candidate will be able to:

 

• Understand what private security is, its role in society, its sectors and services, including typical company structure and management, company quality service, and customer care processes, recognising mandatory regulations and standards, in particular, the functions and powers of the regulator.

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• Understand the role and responsibilities of the security officer in a range of door and event security working environments, indicating the characteristics of a professional by maintaining company, client, and personal standards, understanding teamwork and developing as an individual.

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• Understand the principles of prevention, identifying methods of preventing and reducing loss, including loss through crime, recognising a range of security technology and security hardware products and services that assist with loss and crime prevention.

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• Identify those aspects of law relevant to the role of the security officer working in the door and event security environments, explaining lawful responses to typical situations, understanding relevant criminal, civil, safety and other codes, including those which directly impact on the role, including court processes.

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• Apply skills and knowledge to legally, safely, and effectively implement practical workplace tasks, describing how to carry out tasks as assigned, acting on the initiative, identifying responses to changing and unfamiliar circumstances, including controlling and monitoring access and egress, searching, identifying, and using appropriate equipment.

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• Understand the specific duties and procedures within the event security environment, including concerts, festivals, and public gatherings, applying the additional skills and knowledge to deal effectively, legally, and safely with individuals and crowds entering,
  remaining on and leaving venues.

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•  Identify what emergencies, responding to instructions and/or reacting appropriately to a range of emergency incidents, including fire, accidents, terrorist and other threats, working safely using appropriate emergency equipment, taking responsibility in
  situations where required, including evacuation, responding to an injured person and scene preservation, while working within the parameters of venue policy.

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• Demonstrate a range of communication skills relevant to the role of the door and event security officer on duty, including interpersonal skills for effective interaction when dealing with others, and those additional skills beneficial when intervening in, or confronted with challenging situations, applying best practice reporting and recording procedures.

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• Demonstrate a range of skills relevant to the role of the door and event security officer on duty when confronted with uncooperative, non-compliant, and/or violent situations and individuals, intervening safely and legally and in compliance with venue policy.

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Entry Criteria
To access this programme, candidates must hold a current, valid Security Industry Authority ‘Door Supervision’ Licence. The license must be produced at programme registration.

 

There are no formal qualifications required to participate.

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​Content and Schedule

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The augmented programme's one-day schedule is broken down as follows:

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Seq. 1 Welcome and Introduction 
Seq. 2 English Language Demonstration 
Seq. 3 Programme Induction and Registration 
Seq. 4 The Private Security Industry 
Seq. 5 Industry Legislation and Regulation 
Seq. 6 Criminal Law and Security 
Seq. 7 Civil Law and Security 
Seq. 8 Door and Event Particular Legislation and Regulations 
Seq. 9 Courts and the Courts System 
Seq. 10 Safety, Health and Welfare
Seq. 11 Equality and Discrimination 
Seq. 12 Event Security Procedures 
Seq. 13 Assessment – Written Examination 
Seq. 14 Summary, Review and Feedback

 

Assessment Summary

A 20-minute, 20-question multi-choice written examination immediately after the classroom session is complete.

 

Certification

Successful completion of this programme leads to two certificates:

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• Security Institute of Ireland Certificate in Static Security

• Security Institute of Ireland Certificate in Retail Security

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Payment

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Please note that the fee including the non-refundable deposit for this course is €200.00.

 

To reserve your place on this course you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of €50.00 to reserve your place on the course. The remaining balance of €150.00 must be paid on the induction day if you want to take part in the course.

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This course is also eligible for payments from the Department of Social Protection, please call 0871448706 to discuss.

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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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