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The CCTV Course is a 3-day training program that teaches you how to legally monitor security cameras and work in a control room. Completing this course allows you to apply for an SIA CCTV Licence, which is required to work as a CCTV operator in the UK.
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.
There is no official maximum age limit to work in security. As long as you can meet the physical and mental demands of the job, you can work in the industry. Many older professionals thrive in CCTV and concierge roles. While employers may have specific requirements (e.g. hiring security guards who haven’t yet turned 60), there’s no official upper age limit, and you can still apply for security roles you’re physically fit for.
No, GCSEs are not required to become a CCTV Operator. However, you must complete an SIA-approved CCTV operator training course and obtain an SIA licence to work legally in the UK.
You’ll need an SIA CCTV Operator licence, which requires completing a regulated CCTV operator training course. Depending on the role you’re applying for, you may also be asked to complete additional training courses, such as the security guard training course or door supervisor course. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and be able to communicate in English.
CCTV Operators work in control rooms for shopping centres, transport hubs, public spaces, office buildings, and city councils.
Yes, we offer a virtual learning option where you can attend the first two days online from home and then take your exam in person at a nearby test centre. This makes it easier to complete your SIA CCTV Course online without traveling.
- £14 – £16 per hour for entry-level positions
- £18 – £22 per hour for advanced roles in high-security sectors
No, CCTV monitoring must be done from a licensed control room.
By law, you must have an SIA CCTV Licence to operate security cameras in public spaces or businesses. Without it, you cannot legally work as a CCTV operator.
The course teaches:
- How to operate CCTV cameras and monitor security footage
- UK laws on CCTV surveillance (Data Protection Act, GDPR)
- How to identify security risks and report incidents
- Control room procedures and working with the police
CCTV operator salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from £15 to £20 per hour for CCTV operator roles.
To read our full list of FAQs, click here.
1. Working in the Private Security Industry
2. Working as a CCTV Operator
3. Practical Use of CCTV Systems
At the end of the CCTV course, you will be required to pass 2 exams to achieve your qualification.
Preparing for exams can feel worrying, but don't lose confidence. Everything you need to know is covered in the CCTV Operator Course, and your training instructor will fully prepare you for success.
Our pass rates are among the highest in the security sector, because we work with highly experienced training instructors who lead top quality courses.
Getting To Your CCTV Training Course In London-Central
Venue location
HQ - London, HQ Bloomsbury, 4a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RP. United Kingdom
London-Central
London is the capital, and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. It is one of the most influential global cities in the world. Bloomsbury Square is London’s oldest square, being laid down in 1665
By Train
Holborn is the nearest tube station to the venue, a one-minute walk down Southampton Place to High Holburn high street. If you are coming into London on the overland train get to Euston Station and it is an accessible walk to the venue from there. The Birmingham train takes one hour and twenty minutes on the Avanti West Coast service into Euston, if you want to continue by train there you change for the Northern Line tube to Tottenham Court Road, and from there, it is a short walk to the venue. Holburn tube station is serviced by the Central and the Piccadilly lines.
By Taxi
When arriving in London the public transport system for such a large city can be intimidating if you don’t know the area. There are many taxi services, some local examples to prebook would be Bloomsbury Airport Transfer Taxi who have competitive prices and excellent service. Google reviewers say Taxi Russell Square is the best in the area. London Minibus Hire are also highly rated, their vehicles are said to be spotlessly clean and the staff are very professional.
By Bus
If you chose to get to the venue by bus there are several services operating to the nearest bus stop including 19, 38, 55, and 98, plus night buses.
By Road
Driving from the north you want to be coming into London from the A10, then take Old Street/A5201 and A1 to Long Lane, down Long Lane to Charterhouse Street, then to Holborn/A40 in Farringdon. Continue on A40 to Bloomsbury Square.
Parking
There are lots of options for parking in the area, the obvious option might be prebooking with the venue itself, they are open 24 hours and have the best in security. NCP London Bloomsbury Square Car Park is right next to the venue, although has mixed reviews.NCP is not far away and has better reviews, do expect London prices though. If you happen to be staying at ParkBee Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury the parking is on-site. Being London street parking is not easy.
Walkability
Unlike some cities, London is totally walkable, with a Walk Score of 100/100 proving that fact. From your training venue, you will be able to have a stroll and in the immediate area you will find many small gardens, and Regents Park is minutes away. Nearby is The Brunswick Centre which is a shopping mall and has an arthouse cinema inside. It is a charming place just to sit and watch the city move around you, or you can grab a coffee or a snack while there.
Accommodation
London doesn’t have to break the bank, if you are on a budget try Exmouth Arms, it’s next to Euston station so could be convenient if coming into London from outside, this trendy backpackers' hostel above a traditional pub is a 10-minute walk from The Regent's Park and is £55 a night.
Astor Museum Hostel at £68 a night it is a simple place with the use of the kitchen area, plus it’s very close to the course venue.
Food
A great option on your doorstep is Holborn food Hub, halal meat, and well-reviewed. Open late too.
For a fast food restaurant give The Bumble Bees a go, excellently priced and good grub./span>
If you would like some real Italian Amarcord Italian Restaurant is the place to go.
In the area you will find all the usual chains such as McDonald’s, KFC, and coffee shops galore.
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in London-Central
This is the heart of London, you have the pick of places to find employment after your training course, with Universities, hospitals, prisons, shopping centres, nightclubs, and sports grounds. You name it, you will find it here.
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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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