Advice on security training courses please.

imokyrok

My graduate son is getting desperate as office career he hoped for is not happening. He now intends to try to get into security work and is pricing courses. There are a lot of them online so if anyone could advise or pm me with recommendations I'd be really grateful. Can't afford to waste more money on useless courses!

curiousoranje

I'd be interested in this too for same reasons as OP. Seems to be plenty of security jobs going, but not 100% sure how you go about finding a reputable PSA course provider for PSA licence.

Thanks for any info.

imokyrok

Is there no one out there doing security work who can advise on this? He needs work badly for his own mental health. Not to mention that I'm supporting three chidren on a widows pension.

kostascx123

well I did my security course with (International Centre for Security Excellence) I received a distinction in the course. I paid 250 euro for basic guarding skills course. and then 90 euro to apply for the psa license. I didn't get the license yet they told me it would take up to 12 weeks to get it. when is comes to jobs, yes there is lots of jobs but, its not like if u apply for one security jobs and you will be called in for an interview. I applied for around 20 30 security jobs and only landed one interview and that was with G4S.

kostascx123

imokyrok wrote: »

Is there no one out there doing security work who can advise on this? He needs work badly for his own mental health. Not to mention that I'm supporting three chidren on a widows pension.

well I did my security course with (International Centre for Security Excellence) I received a distinction in the course. I paid 250 euro for basic guarding skills course. and then 90 euro to apply for the psa license. I didn't get the license yet they told me it would take up to 12 weeks to get it. when is comes to jobs, yes there is lots of jobs but, its not like if u apply for one security jobs and you will be called in for an interview. I applied for around 20 30 security jobs and only landed one interview and that was with G4S.

carzony

kostascx123 wrote: »

well I did my security course with (International Centre for Security Excellence) I received a distinction in the course. I paid 250 euro for basic guarding skills course. and then 90 euro to apply for the psa license. I didn't get the license yet they told me it would take up to 12 weeks to get it. when is comes to jobs, yes there is lots of jobs but, its not like if u apply for one security jobs and you will be called in for an interview. I applied for around 20 30 security jobs and only landed one interview and that was with G4S.

Experience is everything in the security industry. Everyone has to have the guarding and door courses completed to even work on a site.

Don't forget your first aid cert, safe pass and possible manual handling which will look good at an interview.

G4S are looking for around 100 new security officers at the moment. The money is 10.75 per hour and a 47 hour week is available.

imokyrok

He's doing the course this week. I'm disappointed it takes 12 weeks to get the licence. I'd hoped he'd be in work by the end of the month. Can he apply for jobs while the licence is pending or is there no point?

Good tips re training. Is it possible to get the First As training free or low cost does anyone know?

carzony

imokyrok wrote: »

He's doing the course this week. I'm disappointed it takes 12 weeks to get the licence. I'd hoped he'd be in work by the end of the month. Can he apply for jobs while the licence is pending or is there no point?

Good tips re training. Is it possible to get the First As training free or low cost does anyone know?

once you apply for the license you can generally work. A lot of places will require a current psa license though.

if he's unemployed tell him to get the SW to send him on these courses.


btw, why is it taking 12 weeks?

kostascx123

carzony wrote: »

once you apply for the license you can generally work. A lot of places will require a current psa license though.

if he's unemployed tell him to get the SW to send him on these courses.


btw, why is it taking 12 weeks?

I do not know. that's what was said on the letter I got once I applied for the license.
its been 8 weeks and I did not receive my license yet. im hoping to get it by end of this month. im starting Level 5 in Security Studies, so hopefully I land myself a job when im doing work experience when I have to take up work placement when im doing the course.

kostascx123

carzony wrote: »

Experience is everything in the security industry. Everyone has to have the guarding and door courses completed to even work on a site.

Don't forget your first aid cert, safe pass and possible manual handling which will look good at an interview.

G4S are looking for around 100 new security officers at the moment. The money is 10.75 per hour and a 47 hour week is available.

I have manual handling cert. don't have safe pass hoping to get that. I will have my first aid when I start my course in September. im hoping to get a job around sligo or galway area but no luck. I applied for few jobs around this area but heard nothing. im fluent at speaking 4 languages have excellent IT Skills and customer service skills but no security officer experience

carzony

kostascx123 wrote: »

I have manual handling cert. don't have safe pass hoping to get that. I will have my first aid when I start my course in September. im hoping to get a job around sligo or galway area but no luck. I applied for few jobs around this area but heard nothing. im fluent at speaking 4 languages have excellent IT Skills and customer service skills but no security officer experience

If you get the level 5 security that will really help you. The mayority only have the leve 4 so you'll certaintly stand out in that regard:)

As I say, The safe pass, manual handling are typically 1 day courses so it'd be wise to get them.

customer service and IT are all a big bonus.

kostascx123

carzony wrote: »

If you get the level 5 security that will really help you. The mayority only have the leve 4 so you'll certaintly stand out in that regard:)

As I say, The safe pass, manual handling are typically 1 day courses so it'd be wise to get them.

customer service and IT are all a big bonus.

yes it is but im looking at a management position so I will be doing Level 6 in Security Operations and Management course next year in IT Cavan. im 20 years old now, so I dunno if I can get a job as a security manager.

carzony

kostascx123 wrote: »

yes it is but im looking at a management position so I will be doing Level 6 in Security Operations and Management course next year in IT Cavan. im 20 years old now, so I dunno if I can get a job as a security manager.

As previously stated, experience is really the only thing that can get you up in the ranks.

kostascx123

carzony wrote: »

As previously stated, experience is really the only thing that can get you up in the ranks.

so there is no point me doing Level 6 in Management if I wont be able to apply as a manager

carzony

kostascx123 wrote: »

so there is no point me doing Level 6 in Management if I wont be able to apply as a manager

The qualification will help you too.

Earn while you learn would be my advice.. :D

kostascx123

carzony wrote: »

The qualification will help you too.

Earn while you learn would be my advice.. :D

yes im trying to look for a part time job around Connaught area, but hear nothing from anyone

20784

Can i just ask this for my friend.

Which course is better? Door Security or Guarding Skills?

Does Door Security licence cover Guarding Skills? Or Guarding Skills licence cover Door Security? Or must do both together?

carzony

20784 wrote: »

Can i just ask this for my friend.

Which course is better? Door Security or Guarding Skills?

Does Door Security licence cover Guarding Skills? Or Guarding Skills licence cover Door Security? Or must do both together?

Depends on what kind of work your looking for. If door work you'll need the door security license. For everything else you'll need the guarding skills.