Garda Síochána College (or Garda College) located at McCann Barracks, Templemore, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland is the place at which members of An Garda Síochána (Irish police) receive formal education and training before commencing their duties as members of the force. The college has been located in Templemore since 1963, previously sited in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Their are two main courses available, both conferred by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council:

• National Diploma (in Police Studies): for fresh recruits. The entry requirements are mainly age, character, citizenship, education and health based, competitions for entry are advertised periodically, usually annually and are competitive.

• Bachelor of Arts (in Police Management): for senior officers. The entry requirement is to be a senior manager at superintendent or officer grade. The courses main function is to serve those members with additional skills and training.

In addition candidates with other qualifications, particularly technical, may be considered for specific postitions were a technical skill set is a prerequisite. This is usually for computer, finance and fraud based branches and investigations.

See also

• Education in Ireland

External link

• Garda Síochána College (http://www.garda.ie/angarda/college.html)