Qualification Details

This is a listing of further education and training awards made by QQI. They are at Level 1 to 6 on the NFQ. For awards in Higher Education and Training at Level 6 to 10 on the NFQ please look at the Programmes listing.

Title

Security Studies

Code

5M2110

NFQ Level

5

EQF Level

4

Award Class

Major

Field of Learning

10. Services > 3. Security services > 2. Protection of persons and property

Credit Value

120

Publication Date

05-10-2016

Review Date

Deactivation Date

Status

Active

Certificate Specification

Security Studies

EUROPASS Certificate Supplements

English

Programme Validation Information

Validation

Qualification Requirements

This award was developed through the Common Award System. Any providers who wish to offer this award must have their programme validated by QQI before it can be delivered to learners. The provider should check the award specification for this award (see below) and its associated minor awards for validation requirements.
The total credit value required for this certificate is 120. This will be achieved by completing:

Awards

Code Title NFQ Level Credit Value
All of the following component(s)

5N1394

Legal Practice and Procedures

5

15

5N1785

Security Industry Procedures

5

15

5N1794

Safety and Health at Work

5

15
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s)

5N1356

Work Experience

5

15

5N1433

Work Practice

5

15

5N2985

Personal and Professional Development

5

15
A minimum credit value of 10 from the following component(s)

5N1777

Retail Security

5

15

5N1778

Sports Stadium Steward

5

15
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s)

5N0690

Communications

5

15

5N0972

Customer Service

5

15

5N1367

Teamworking

5

15

5N1390

Personal Effectiveness

5

15
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s)

5N0692

Conflict Resolution

5

15

5N1351

Behavioural Studies

5

15

5N1952

Information and Communication Systems

5

15

5N2107

Criminology

5

15
The remaining credit value of 20 can be obtained by using vocationally relevant component(s) from level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6.