CCTV Training in Winchester

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 Winchester

Venue location

By Train

If you are travelling by train to Winchester for your CCTV Operator’s course, it couldn’t be easier with a few choices of train stations to choose from. The options available are:

Winchester Train Station

Winchester SO23 8TJ, United Kingdom

Shawford Station

Winchester SO21 2AA United Kingdom

Chandler’s Ford

Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4DD United Kingdom

Eastleigh Train Station

Eastleigh SO50 9FL, United Kingdom

The Winchester Station is the most convenient location to get into the city centre, a mile from Central Winchester.

Parking

If you decide to drive to attend the training, you will need to get a safe spot to park in the city centre. There are plenty of options to pick from, and we have listed a few of them below.

Friarsgate Car Park

10 Middle BtookSt, Winchester SO23 8AQ

Chesil St Multi Storey Car park

Barfield CI, Winchester SO23 0HU

Coach Park

45 Worthy Ln, Winchester SO23 7EL

YourParkingSpace Premier Inn Winchester Park

Caledonia House, Winnal Manor Rd, Winchester SO23 7RT

Walkability

During your break or after training, you may want to wander off to know the city better or run a quick errand. It is important to note that Winchester is a walker’s paradise, with a walk score of 91/100. You do not require a car to get to your destination. You can easily visit the nearby parks, stop at a shopping mall to do some shopping or walk around to grab a quick bite on foot.

Accommodation

Suppose you are coming from afar for this training; you can make a trip out of it by looking for a comfortable, budget-friendly hotel to stay within Central Winchester. The Westgate, a cosy 1800s pub with rooms and dining, is at the heart of Winchester. Here, you will enjoy free WiFi, complimentary breakfast and great value for your money. Another great option that comes highly recommended is Mercure Winchester Wessex, located a mile from the Winchester Train station at Paternoster Row SO23 9PLQ. Unfortunately, if you want to have breakfast here, it will be at a small additional cost.

Right within Central Winchester is a hidden gem, Cathedral Cottage Bed & Breakfast, which is highly rated as a cosy cottage with modern features, including free WiFI, an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary breakfast. You can check out many more accommodation deals here to make the most of your Winchester stay without exceeding your budget.

Food

Winchester is a busy cosmopolitan city with a diversity of cultures. With that said, you will find tons of cuisines in the numerous eateries within the city for a little bit of money. You can also opt for the chain restaurants like 7 Days Pizza and Chicken, KFC, TGI Fridays and Rio’s Piri Piri, all within Central Winchester. You can also check out independent restaurants like The (TNB)Two Napkin Burger at 5, The Broadway, Portswood Rd, SO17 2WE, which offers a range of burgers and fries.

If you are a sweet tooth, you can pass by THe Bridge Patisserie at 20 Bridge St, SO23 9BH and enjoy tasty homemade pastries with excellent coffee to top it off at a reasonably priced cost. The food selection is also fantastic. Another highly recommended option you definitely should try is Project Store & Kitchen along 6 Middle Brook St, SO23 8BQ. This quaint, cute shop serves amazing falafel, hummus, meatballs, and delicious coffee. There’s also an array of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. The best thing is the vintage shop with all sorts of quirky supplies like postcards, handcrafts, antiques, houseplants and re-fillable eco-friendly household stuff that you won’t find anywhere else.

SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Winchester

Winchester is a city bursting with tons of opportunities for SIA-licensed CCTV Operators. The Square, the city’s shopping, dining and entertainment hub, is one of the busiest places with lots of human traffic and your surveillance skills would benefit the pubs, bars and clubs in this locality. With the upsurge of crime-related activities due to drink spiking, bar and club owners are hiring CCTV Operators to keep revellers safe.

Parchment Street has rows of independent boutiques and numerous stores requiring CCTV surveillance within their premises to ensure maximum security. Museums, government offices, schools and universities, hospitals, hotels, and shopping malls also require trained CCTV Operators. So, as you can see, tons of job opportunities await you in Winchester.