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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 Milton Keynes
Venue location
The location for CCTV training in Milton Keynes is Campanile Fenny Stratford, 40 Penn Road, Off Watling Street, Milton Keynes, MK2 2AU.
By Train
The venue is well-served by three local train stations, they are:
Bletchley
Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2JU
Bow Brickhill
Milton Keynes MK7 8LT
Fenny Stratford
Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2DE
If you are arriving at Bletchley or Bow Brickhill, take a connecting train onto Fenny Stratford, which is closest to the venue. From the station, walk south onto Simpson Road towards Bristow Close. After 250 feet, take a slight left so that you stay on Simpson Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Watling Street, then after 0.2 miles, turn right onto Penn Road. After around 200 feet, turn left to stay on Penn Road, where you will find the venue.
Parking
If you are travelling by car, there is no need to worry about parking as free parking is available for guests and conference visitors at the hotel.
Walkability
The venue scores reasonably well, with a score of 66/100. There are plenty of shops, cafes and a pharmacy close by.
Accommodation
You could, of course, stay at the venue, but it’s not an inexpensive hotel. If you want more bang for your buck, there are plenty of local options. Abbey Guest House is just 0.3 miles from the venue and is excellent value. The guest house offers free parking and free wifi and has excellent reviews. The Three Horseshoes is also a great choice and is just three miles from the venue. This is a pub with rooms above so you can be sure of a tasty evening meal with a fabulous breakfast included in the price. Free wifi and parking are also included.
Food
There are plenty of options close to the venue. If you want to get your day off to a great start, then visit Mister Teas. They are well known locally for their generous breakfasts using high-quality ingredients. If you head north up Watling Street, you can either get to a Costa Coffee or a Tesco’s cafe. If you head west, there are tons of options, including Bletchley Bakery and Cafe, Pullman’s Cafe, Cafe Sen and Hut 4 Cafe. Cafe Chai Wala is also close by and offers something a little different. There you can sample a breakfast with a difference which comprises an omelette, spicy beans, dhal, roti and classic chai. Lunch items include vegetable or chicken noodles and grilled seekh kebab roll with piri piri chips. Drinks include Strawberry bubble tea with pobbles and Chocolate or Coconut bubble tea with Tapioca Pearls. If you prefer something more traditional, Cafe Mediterraneo Bar offers a range of breakfasts, omelettes, jacket potatoes, pastries, salads, paninis and homemade soups. There is also a range of Italian-inspired menu options, including pasta dishes, gnocchi and pizza.
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is less than 20 miles from Luton Airport, which is the fifth busiest airport in the UK. There are always vacancies for SIA CCTV qualified security professionals at this airport.
Milton Keynes has several shopping centres, including Midsummer Place, intu Milton Keynes, The Centre MK and the MK1 Shopping Park. As a CCTV professional, it can be exciting to be part of a team to apprehend and track prolific shoplifters that target businesses.
Milton Keynes is also home to the Milton Keynes Football Club, affectionately referred to as the Dons. On match day, the club always require CCTV professionals who can assess cameras effectively to prevent any outbreaks of violence and ensure the crowd is safely controlled.
Milton Keynes has a population in excess of a quarter of a million, with hospitals, a university and plenty of bars and clubs. Therefore, CCTV operatives are always in high demand in the city to keep students, partygoers, patients and the general public safe from anti-social and violent activities. Without a doubt, there are plenty of CCTV job opportunities in Milton Keynes, not just to have an exciting career but also to make a valuable contribution to society in keeping businesses and people safe from crime.
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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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