Level 6 - Crime Prevention
This programme is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles and practical means of risk assessment together with an appreciation of the methods and means of crime prevention.
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Programme Aims
Learners who successfully complete this programme will:
- - Develop a structure for carrying out risk assessment surveys
- - Understand the factors that motivate crime
- - Be familiar with methods of crime prevention
- - Understand physical aspects of property protection
- - Be familiar with methods of protection of property in transit
- - Appreciate the benefits in the use of electronic aids for security
Programme Content
The programme is delivered in six units as follows:
- - Unit 1 - Risk Assessment
- - Unit 2 - Motivation for Crime
- - Unit 3 - Methods of Crime Prevention
- - Unit 4 - Physical Protection of Property
- - Unit 5 - Protection of Property in Transit
- - Unit 6 - Electronic Aids to Security
Programme Duration
This programme comprises a minimum of 110 hours of learning, of which 36 hours are tutor led, delivered over a period of six days or 12 evenings.
Programme Certification
On successful completion of the programme, learners will receive the FETAC Level 6 Minor Award, C30177 – Crime Prevention.
Learner Assessment
To achieve certification learners will complete the following assessments:
- - Portfolio of Coursework (70% of the overall mark)
- - Written Examination (30% overall marks)
Learner Progression
C30177 – Crime Prevention is a component of:
- CSOAX - FETAC Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Security Operations and Administration
Learners who successfully complete the programme may use the associated credits towards this award. Persons who have achieved this award have found employment in the private security industry, progressed to training with An Garda Síochana or to training with the Prison Services or Defence Forces.
Certain Higher Education Institutions reserve a quota of places on specific programmes for applicants who have attained any FETAC Levels 5 or 6 awards. In 2010, a total of 408 such awards were listed on the Central Applications Office website (www.cao.ie). Learners who have achieved the full award CSOAX - FETAC Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Security Operations and Administration can progress to Institutes of Technology though the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Entry Requirements
To access the programme, learners should have successfully completed the Security Awareness Module or level equivalent. Applicants who do not have these formal educational qualifications may apply for access to the programme based on their relevant life and work experience, achievement and learning.