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“The package is designed for success. In my door supervisor course and CCTV Operator course, I met an amazing set of instructors who use field and class experiences to build your courage and bring you excellent performance”
“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”
“If your looking for a licence to start a career in security or you want to renew your licence Get Licensed is the place to go, with its easy and stress-free way to apply as well as regular updates so you know what's happening with your application you know you can trust them to handle your application, they also have certified tutors who are amazing at what they do I would like to thanks to Tanya, Alan and Paul for their experience, professionalism and friendliness as I passed 1st time when I did the security guard and CCTV course. Would recommend them 100%”
“Registration on the Guard pass app was very easy and straightforward. Booking for training and exam was seamless. My exam trainer is a professional, he is learned and understood the course very well. It made my understanding very fast. The customer care team too are very responsive, they are also available to help anytime you have a concern.”
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“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”
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“I enjoyed my course so well and my supervisor was a great teacher and person. He teaches so well his explanation is so clear. Am shouting out to Simon Albutt.”
“The trainer Amy was really patient, helpful and informative. All lessons were delivered with clarity along with a very professional attitude. Sering was also excellent. He conveyed information in a friendly helpful manner and made the class feel at ease. Good staff are hard to find and both are assets to the Industry.”
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 Plymouth
Plymouth is one of Britain's most famous ports, with a long history of shipping and trade. It is also one of the most extensive Naval dockyards in Europe. Getting to Plymouth is relatively straightforward by public transport or driving.
By Train
Cross Country and Great Western Railway run frequent trains to Plymouth. Trains run from London Paddington—approximately 3.5 - 4 hours— stopping at Reading, Exeter, St David,s Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Westbury, Pewsey, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway and Totnes. The tickets cost around £65. It is a 12-minute walk to Plymouth's city centre, Royal Parade.
If you want to go by bus, you can catch the number 11 bus, it takes around 3 minutes and costs £2.
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside Plymouth station's main entrance and exit. If you require an accessible taxi, the station staff can arrange this. The journey takes around 2 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic. If you want to pre-book your taxi, try these suggestions:
Local Taxi Firms
Needacab.com - Phone +44 1752 666222
Bluecabco.uk - Phone +44 1752477488
Alphacarsplymouth.co.uk - Phone +44 1752911912
Travelling To Plymouth By Car
If this is your first time travelling to Plymouth, we recommend using Google Maps to find the easiest, most direct route to Plymouth by car. This will also tell you where if any, delays are happening.
Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which then merges to become the A38 bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you find yourself crossing the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash, you've gone too far.
From London, it takes around 4 hours
From Manchester, it takes about 4.5 hours
From Cardiff, it takes about 2.5 hours
Travelling To Plymouth By Coach
National Express offers daily coaches to Plymouth from around the UK.
Stage Coach Falcon operates an interurban coach service within the South West, that includes:
Exter
Tauton
Bristol Airport
Bristol City Centre
FlixBus operates a service from London 5-days a week.
Parking
The city has a zone system with plenty of on-street parking in Plymouth with Pay & Display spaces. These operate via the Ringo App; you cannot pre-book spaces here.
To pre-book a parking space, we suggest your use the JustPark website or app.
Walkability
The Plymouth city centre has a walkability score of 94/100. Meaning the area is easy to explore on foot.
Accommodation
As a popular destination for visitors and holidaymakers, finding a hotel is easy, but they can also get booked quickly. Many people will book overnight stays when using Plymouth's ferry services to Europe.
If you decide to stay over rather than commute daily, you can find a range of accommodations in Plymouth, from budget to luxury options. Booking.com offers a range of prices for hotels, apartments and B&Bs. You can find simple guest houses or hotels that provide a range of service and fitness options. OYO Plymouth Central Hotel is around £131, but you can find lower prices in the city centre, such as the Copthorne Hotel, offering accommodation from £65. As you move away from the city centre, the prices start to lower - although not if you want beachside accommodation!
Food
There is plenty of choice of eating and drinking establishments throughout the city. You can find all the regular fast food options like KFC, Subway, and Burger King alongside fine dining, delis, cafes and pubs, all with various local and international menus. Here are a few favourites you may like to try.
For A Good Breakfast
Rhubarb & Mustard - 7a Millbay Road Studio 5 - 11, Plymouth PL1 3LF England
Tasties Cafe - Cornwall Street, Stall 150, Plymouth PL1 1PS England
Tasty Lunches & Evening Meals
Dunya Restaurant - 10 Derry_s Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SW England
Cosmic Kitchen - Palace Street Sir John Hawkins Square, Plymouth PL1 2AY England
Friendly Pubs With Food
The Fisherman Arms - 31 Lambhay Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2NN
The Crown & Anchor - 10 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Plymouth
Plymouth is a busy city with commercial and naval ports, four ferry terminals, five marinas, cruise liner visits, and Ro-Ro vessel docking facilities. Then there are the warehouses for the freight cargo. All of which provide many job opportunities for trained CCTV operators. Plymouth also offers many cultural and historical areas and a buzzing nightlight for locals, visitors and naval personnel, requiring trained CCTV operators.
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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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