About the course

Level	FETAC Level 4 (C10267)
Duration	4 Day
Time	09:00 - 17:00

Dates Available

We currently have availability for this course on the following dates:

• Wexford: 13 Jun - 28 Jun

This course is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC credit in Door Security Procedures at Level 4. Its purpose is to provide the learner with an introductory understanding of practical door security duties and procedures.

The following list highlights the main areas from within the module for consideration

• Searching a person
• Conducting patron refusal of entry
• Dealing with an aggressive person

• Making a short presentation on:
- “patrolling a premises”
- “acting in the event of a fire”
- “acting in the event of a bomb Threat”
- “how to write a report on an incident”
- “discuss the consequential effects of incorrect “reporting techniques”

Unit 1 – Duties and responsibilities

Learners should be able to:

• summarise the background and historical developments of the private security industry in Ireland
• interpret a range of common terms and definitions used within the industry
• outline the duties and responsibilities of door security personnel
• interpret relevant legal codes and best practice including:
  • criminal and civil law
  • safety, health and welfare legislation
  • liquor licensing laws
  • equality legislation
  • employment legislation and regulations
  • security industry regulatory framework
  • relevant codes of practice
  • statutory bodies authorised to enter premises
• summarise methods of recognising common illegal drug types, drug abuse and drug dealing
• discuss a range of typical incidences that may lead to conflict or violence in the workplace
• list the benefits in the use of modern security technology 3

Learners should be able to:

• describe how door security personnel can assist with occupier policies for customer care, quality service and safety
• identify a range of common injuries and suggest methods of limiting further risk or injury
• state the following:
  • principle cause of fire
  • appropriate fire prevention measures
  • means of reducing fire spread
  • means of limiting damage
  • methods of preserving the scene of an incident or accident

Learners should be able to:

• use communication skills in the workplace e.g. observation skills for early intervention, reporting incidents and the consequences of reporting or failing to report or incorrectly reporting incidents, use of body language and verbal communication during entry, trespass, aggression or emergency situations
• demonstrate safe non-violent techniques for breaking away in response to physical contact
• demonstrate a range of practical security procedures including entry, search, removal and patrolling premises.
• demonstrate the use of a range of safety systems and equipment e.g fire doors, emergency exits, fire extinguisher, basic first aid kit, two way radio
• demonstrate action in the event of a range of emergencies including fire, evacuation, robbery, bomb threat, accident and injury
• demonstrate the ability to record relevant incidents eg:
  • note details of incident timing and witnesses
  • write a report relating to the facts of the incidents
  • be aware of the consequential effects of recording incidents 4
•  demonstrate teamwork in a range of workplace situations

 

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a FETAC Level 4 Door Security Procedures Certificate and can consequently apply for their security licence to the Private Security Authority (www.psa.gov.ie)

 

Security licenses must be renewed on a two year basis.