Description
Overview
CCTV Operators usually work in control rooms where camera footage from offices, shops or public spaces are displayed. Using the equipment, it is the CCTV Operator’s responsibility to keep people and property safe by actively monitoring public areas, tracking individuals and identifying risk. Employers include security companies, local councils and corporations.
Course Contents
The CCTV Course takes 3 days to complete and is assessed by 2 multiple choice exams and a practical assessment.
Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
- Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
- Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
- Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
- Understand the importance of safe working practices
- Understand fire procedures in the workplace
- Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
- Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
- Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
- Understand good practice for post incident management
Unit 2: Principles and Practices of working as a CCTV operator in the private security industry
- Understand the purpose of a surveillance (CCTV) systems and the roles and responsibilities of control room team and other stakeholders.
- Understand the different types of legislation and how they impact on Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) operations.
- Understand the importance of operational procedures in public space surveillance (CCTV) operations.
- Understand how public space surveillance (CCTV) systems equipment operates.
- Understand Surveillance techniques
- Understand different types of incidents and how to respond to them
- Understand health and safety in the CCTV environment.
- Demonstrate operational use of CCTV equipment
- Produce evidential documentation
Do I need an SIA Licence?
Questions about when a CCTV Licence is required are very common. In short, if any licensable activities of a CCTV Operative, or Public Space Surveillance Operative, are carried out, then a licence is required.
These activities include:
- Actively monitoring the activities of a member of the public.
- Using CCTV equipment (such as cameras) to identify (focus or track or look for) a particular individual.
- Review recorded footage through CCTV equipment to identify individuals or to investigate the actions of individuals.
Why Choose Us?
Our aim is not just to get you the qualification but also guide you through all processes while you are applying for your SIA Licence. Following are some of the reasons why you should choose us as your training provider:
- Excellent Success Rate!
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- Prices are all inclusive of tuition, handbook, notebook, exams and certificate costs!
- Nationally recognized and Ofqual accredited training course!
- Highly skilled and qualified trainers with a great wealth of practical knowledge & experience!
- Post-qualification email support while you are preparing to book your licence application!
- Free guidance session on how to apply and obtain a SIA Licence!
Who is it for?
CCTV Operators usually work in control rooms where camera footage from offices, shops or public spaces are displayed. Using the equipment, it is the CCTV Operator’s responsibility to keep people and property safe by actively monitoring public areas, tracking individuals and identifying risk. Employers include security companies, local councils and corporations.
Certification
The CCTV Course takes 3 days to complete and is assessed by 2 multiple choice exams and a practical assessment.
You must be over 18 years of age, have the right to work in the UK and have passed a criminal check.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for an SIA CCTV Licence, or Public Space Surveillance Licence, you need to have successfully completed the CCTV Operator Training Course and obtained the linked qualification: Level 2 Qualification in CCTV Operations (PSS).
You must be over 18 years of age, have the right to work in the UK and have passed a criminal check.
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