Guarding Skills - Detective Training & Services

Guarding Skills, FETAC Level 4, 4N1118

PRGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The Objectives of this Training Programme is to provide learners with the understanding and competency levels required in order to work effectively and safely within the Guarding Services Sector of the Irish Security Industry.
The programme will focus on Legislative as well as Civil Obigations of Security Personnel to ensure not only their ultimate safety and security but the ultimate safety and security of members of the public. The Security Officer will be responsible for the Protection of Assets from all forms of Loss.
This programme will also enable participants to apply for a Security Guard (Static) License from the Private Security Authority (PSA) as required by current legislation for the Licensing of security personnel working in Ireland.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain the legislation, regulations and standards governing the provision of a private security service to include reference to the Private Security Services legislation, relevant national and international standards and the role of the Private Security Authority
Explain the role of private security services in relation to other agencies which deal with crime and loss prevention
Distinguish between legal codes and practices relating to the role of the security officer to include - criminal and civil law, rights of the individual, health and safety legislation, equality legislation and security industry licensing requirements and relevant national and international standards
Explain the status of representatives of authorised bodies entering premises to include a member of An Garda Siochana, fire officer, health and safety inspector, representative of the security industry regulatory body
Contrast the role and responsibilities of a security officer employed directly by a client in-house and the provision of a contract security service
State the principal points of relevant national labour regulations
Explain a range of personal and professional qualities required of a security officer
Indicate relevant health and safety requirements, including dealing with fire, that impact on the duties and responsibilities of the security officer
Explain what is meant by loss and fraud prevention
Explain what is meant by reasonable and necessary force
Outline appropriate on-site cash handling procedures
Carry out the duties and procedures required of a security officer
Respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies
Use a variety of supporting security tools and equipment
Demonstrate appropriate procedures for dealing with a suspect
Demonstrate a range of procedures for loss prevention and identification
Demonstrate procedures for the preservation of a scene of crime, the recording of incidents and liaison with appropriate agencies and organisations
Use appropriate communications skills and a range of customer service techniques in a variety of situations in the workplace.

DURATION

Due to recent developments with FETAC and Its Integration into the New Qualifications Authority - Quality & Qualification Ireland (QQI) the duration of this course has been altered to reflect the New Training Specification to be Implemented. This 100 hour course is delivered through a blended learning approach. The indirect aspect is broken up through a series of pre course work, practice time, study time, reflection time. Learners must conduct a home study element of the course prior to attending training program which covers the more theoretical aspects of the program. The more practical aspects and skills learning developed during direct contact. 100 Hours of which there will be 30 Direct Contact Hours in the Classroom.