Surveillance training that'll get you noticed
To work in the private security industry you must hold a licence granted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Working without an SIA licence is a criminal offence. Before applying for your SIA licence you must first gain this qualification.
With over 4.5 million CCTV cameras in the UK the role of a CCTV operator is vital in today's security conscious society. Operators carry a lot of responsibility for the safety of the public; controlling the high-tech cameras, giving evidence and much more. As the role carries such responsibilities operators need to have an understanding of security legislation, surveillance techniques and the Codes of Practice of CCTV operation.
Our Level 2 CCTV course equips candidates with the skills and knowledge they need to operate a CCTV surveillance system and becoming a certified CCTV operator.
Course Overview
Upon completion of the course, delegates will have a clear knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Role and responsibilities of CCTV operator and other CCTV staff
- Codes of practice, operational procedures and guidelines
- CCTV equipment and its operation
- Control room communications and access control
- Legislation
- Dealing with incidents
- Surveillance techniques
- Fire and emergency procedures
- Health and safety
- Demonstration based on unit one
Who should take this qualification?
This course is suitable for those wanting to enter a career in CCTV surveillance or for security staff who require a qualification to apply for their SIA Licence. It is also an ideal qualification for those transferring from other security roles as well as people who have an element of CCTV surveillance experience in their current security role.
Assessment: Multiple choice question examination
Duration: 3 days.
Awarded by: EDI and Edexcel.
Course Fees: £200.00 + VAT
Book now and take your first steps to becoming a fully qualified CCTV operator.
To check your eligibility* or to find out more about the course please contact us.
*If an individual already possesses a UK qualification in this area they may not have to complete the full course as they will have covered some of the areas previously.
If an individual has an overseas security qualification, again you may not have to complete the full course. However, this is up to the SIA's discretion and providing training is not any more than three years old.