Security Institute of Ireland
Certificate in Static & Retail Security (Augmented) 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 Security Guard (Static) sector as prescribed by the industry regulatory body, the Private Security Authority. Those wishing to work within the Door and Event sectors require different Certificates and a separate license. The Door and Event Certificates are also available through the Security Institute of Ireland.
Development
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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 Static and Retail 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 ‘Security Guards’ 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 Security Guard License.
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 approve 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, 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.
Purpose
The purpose of this 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 static and retail security environments.
Objectives
On completion of this programme, the candidate will be able to:
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Understand what private security is, its role in society, its sectors, and services, including typical guarding 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 static and retail 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 static and retail security environments, explaining lawful responses to situations such as arrest and trespass, understanding relevant criminal, civil, safety, and other codes
which may impact 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 initiative, identifying responses to changing and unfamiliar circumstances, including patrolling,
controlling and monitoring access and egress, identifying and using appropriate equipment.
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Understand the specific duties and procedures within the retail security environment, including shopping centres, applying the additional skills and knowledge to deal effectively with loss and crime, including risks associated with cash movement.
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Identify what are emergencies, respond to instructions, and/or react 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 site and employer policy.
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Demonstrate a range of communication skills relevant to the role of the security office on-site, 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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Entry Criteria
To access this programme, candidates must hold a current, valid Security Industry Authority ‘Security Guard’ Licence.
The license must be produced at programme registration.
There are no formal qualifications required to participate.
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PSA Requirements
Candidates are advised that to work within the sector requires a license issued by the Private Security Authority. Licensing conditions prescribed by the Authority include applicants being of good character and being subject to a criminality check.
The Private Security Authority is the regulatory authority for the industry. They have also set criteria for entry onto a programme to apply for a license. These criteria include:
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You are asked to produce a passport or other evidence of identity
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You are asked to provide a utility bill as evidence of address
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You must be over eighteen years of age
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You must be competent in the English language
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There are requirements within the programme and ultimately within employment in the
industry to have a working knowledge of the written and spoken English language.
English need not be your first language.
All prospective candidates will be facilitated to demonstrate their English language competence before the programme commences.
The level of English demonstrated must be satisfactory to gain entry into the course.
Content
The augmented programme one-day schedule is broken down as follows:
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 Civil Law and Security
Seq. 7 Criminal Law and Security
Seq. 8 Courts and the Courts System
Seq. 9 Safety, Health and Welfare
Seq. 10 Equality and Discrimination
Seq. 11 Environmental Protection
Seq. 12 Retail Security
Seq. 13 Assessment – Written Examination
Seq. 14 Summary, Review and Feedback
Examination and Assessment
A 20-minute, 20-question multi-choice written examination which is completed directly after the classroom session.
Certification
Successful completion of this programme leads to two certificates:
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Security Institute of Ireland Certificate in Static Security
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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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