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The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Earn up to £5,000 per month when working full-time.
In a Virtual Class, your course is delivered over the internet real-time and face-to-face with the trainer. You will be able to participate in lessons, ask questions and interact with other participants as you would have done in a classroom course.
How is the course delivered?
Virtual: Attend two days of classes online and then sit the exam physically at a centre near you.
In-class: Join the course and the exam physically at a center near you.
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The CCTV Operator Training (Public Space Surveillance) is for you if you want an SIA CCTV Licence and legally work as a CCTV Operator.
This is a 3-day course and covers all the topics to help you pass your CCTV exam and work as a qualified CCTV Operator.
There are approximately 4 to 6 million CCTV cameras in the UK, with over 11,000 on the London Underground alone. Keeping watch over these CCTV cameras are thousands of people who all have one thing in common – they all have an SIA CCTV Operator Licence.
What is the salary of a CCTV operator?
The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Working as a CCTV operator, you can earn up to £5,000 per month when working full-time.
What qualifications do I need for CCTV?
To work with CCTV cameras in the private security industry, you need to complete a SIA CCTV Operator training course.
How long is a CCTV course?
The CCTV operator course is 3 days.
Can you do a CCTV course online?
You can take our online CCTV course, where your physical presence is required solely on the exam day. Attend two days of online classes and simply show up for the exam. A Laptop/PC is necessary for exam.
How much is an SIA CCTV Licence?
The SIA CCTV licence costs £184.
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Getting your Level 2 CCTV Training qualification is your first step in getting an SIA Licence. If you want to work as a CCTV Operator, this is your qualification.
The CCTV Operator Course is designed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to give you a full understanding of your role as licensed security professional.
The course covers everything from the legal aspects of CCTV monitoring to practical lessons on equipment and usage.
The SIA CCTV course runs over 3-days and is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2: Working as a CCTV Operator
Unit 3: Practical Use of CCTV Systems
Below is a video covering the first training experience that CCTV Operators will have on their journey to getting qualified.
Ready to learn? Watch the training video and try the mock exam.
The CCTV training course has two exams and a practical assessment.
Watch Anthony Milner show you how to use a basic CCTV System.
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This SIA-recognised 3-day course teaches you how to view, record and store CCTV footage. It'll also train you to be a proactive CCTV Operator who can prevent crime - awesome!
Lots of people can benefit from a CCTV Operator course. Qualified security professionals who want to grow their skills and/or become eligible to get a job as a CCTV Operator will benefit from this course, but so will people exploring their job options in security work for the first time.
Gaining this SIA-recognised Level 2 Award in CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance) lets you apply for an SIA CCTV Operator licence. This will enable you to work as a CCTV Operator in the UK, and make you more employable in a fast-growing industry where skills like these are in big demand.
You can either book online, or you can book through our customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Results are available within 5 working days of your exam date.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
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Mon 27th Jan 2025 to Wed 29th Jan 2025
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Unfortunately to attend a SIA CCTV Course you will need to be over 18.
Working in this industry can sometimes be stressful. It's best if you can deal with situations like this well.
Working in CCTV can mean spending long amounts of time being very focused.
To succeed in this industry you need to have a certain personality. This characteristic isn't the best for this.
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