Training Services
As of 1st April last year, the Private Security Authority took control of the licensing of companies working in the Guarding sector of the Security Industry. It is now an offence for any company to operate without a license from the PSA and it is also an offence for anyone to employ a company that does not hold a license. To gain this license, each company had first to achieve the NSAI, I.S.999.2004 Guarding Services standard and then all directors and management had to submit to Garda vetting procedures which are carried out by a specialist security unit set up in Tipperary town for the sole purpose of vetting the security industry.
On April 1st 2006 they also started the roll out of the licensing of individuals working within the industry and the critical date is April 1st 2007. As of that date it will be an offence to work as a Security officer without a license and also an offence to employ any person as a Security Officer who does not hold a license. The licenses will again be issued by the PSA. Before any person can apply to the PSA for a license they must complete a recognised course of training. Anyone successfully completing the courses we carryout will receive accreditation from both organisations.
The Two courses we provide are as follows:
- Basic Guarding Skills for Industrial, Retail and Commercial Security Officers.
- Door Security Personnel course.
They must then undergo the same garda vetting as mentioned above. It should be noted that the courses do not get you the license but are a prerequisite for application for a licence. For further details you can contact me on 085 1102522.
Basic guarding skills Course
Course No. L12407
Day One
- Introduction and Induction
- History of the Private security Industry
- Common Terms and definitions within the Industry
- Duties and responsibilities of the Basic Guard, Patrolling, Recording and Reporting, Gate and Entry Duties, Command and Control Facilities, Good Housekeeping Practices
- Principals of Loss prevention
- Customer care and Quality Principles
- Principle components of Electronic Security Systems
- Security Hardware products
- Retail Security procedures
Day Two
- Retail Security procedures continued
- Interpretation of Legal Codes and Practices, Criminal and Civil Law, Industry licensing, Codes of Conduct
- Health and Safety Legislation, Fire Services Act
- National Labour regulations
- Communications Skills
- Practical and Emergency Procedures, Practical use of Emergency equipment and Personal Protective equipment
- Teamwork
Day Three
- Revision and summation
- Written Examination x 1
- Practical Skills Demonstration Tests x 2
The Practical Skills demonstration tests are filmed and sent on to the Security Institute of Ireland and FETAC for external accreditation along with the written exam papers.
There are also 4 workplace familiarization tests carried out in the days after the course is completed. If the candidate is already employed in the industry, they will be carried out at their place of work. If they are not already employed in the industry they will be carried out at our training school in a role play environment.
Door Security Procedures Course
Course No. L12275
Day One
- Introduction and Induction
- History of the Private security Industry
- Common Terms and definitions within the Industry
- Duties and responsibilities of Door Security Personnel including, Search of a person, Refusal of entry, Recording and Reporting of Incidents
- Interpret relevant legal codes and best practices including, Criminal and Civil Law, Health and safety, Liquor Licensing Laws, Equality legislation, Statutory bodies authorised to enter a premises
- Methods of recognising common illegal Drug types, Drug abuse and Drug dealing
Day Two
- Typical incidences that may lead to conflict or violence in the workplace.
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Customer care
- Identification of common injuries and methods of limiting further risk or injury
- Fire Training, Principal Causes of Fire, Fire prevention Methods, Means of reducing Fire spread, Means of limiting damage, Preserving the scene of an Incident or Accident.
- Practical and Emergency Procedures
Day Three
- Revision and summation
- Written Examination x 1
- Practical Skills Demonstration Tests x 2
The Practical Skills demonstration tests are filmed and sent on to the Security Institute of Ireland and FETAC for external accreditation along with the written exam papers.
There are also 4 workplace familiarization tests carried out in the days after the course is completed. If the candidate is already employed in the industry, they will be carried out at their place of work. If they are not already employed in the industry they will be carried out at our training school in a role play environment.
Course Details
Duration Of Courses :
3 Days + Workplace Familiarizations
Venue :
B.K. Security Services Training Centre
Dromtrasna,
Castleisland,
Co. Kerry.
Hours :
0900hrs Sharp to 1800hrs
Dress Code :
Full Uniform if Employed, Suit and Tie if Not
Items required on the FIRST Morning :
4 x Passport Photographs
Drivers License / Passport
Work permit ( if required )
P.P.S. Number
Notebooks and Pens
Cost :
€300.00
This includes all Security Institute and FETAC associated costs and must be paid at registration on the first morning of the course.
NOTE : If you fail to complete the course OR fail the course exams payments are NOT refundable.
Optional Extras :
Security Institute of Ireland Security Skills Manual €35.00
Eurocard €15.00
These items are supplied to us by the Institute at the above prices.