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SIA
CCTV Operator Course 

The SIA CCTV course is required for individuals who want to gain their SIA licence and work as a CCTV Operator  in the UK.
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About
SIA CCTV Course  

 About our SIA CCTV Course 

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ABOUT THE COURSE
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This CCTV Operator (Public Surveillance) course is designed for those learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a CCTV operator in public space surveillance.
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It is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications and is supported by Skills for Security, the standards setting body for the security industry and the SIA, who regulate the private security industry.
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Obtaining the level 2 CCTV Training qualification is the first step towards getting an SIA Licence. If you are looking to work as a CCTV operator, this is the right qualification for you.
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COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT
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The Course is spread over two mandatory units:
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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
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  • Understand the purpose of surveillance (CCTV) systems and the roles and responsibilities of the 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
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E-ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION
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The final exam for the CCTV Operative, Public Surveillance course will take place online at our Training Centre in Birmingham. To pass the CCTV course you will have to sit two multiple choice question examinations.
 
For Unit 1: Principles of working in the private security industry you will be expected to answer 72 multiple choice questions with a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes and a pass mark of 51 questions.
For Unit 2: Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator in the Private Security Industry you will be expected to answer 40 multiple choice questions with a duration of 1 hour and a pass mark of 28 questions.
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KEY INFORMATION
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  • Duration: 3 days

  • Location: Training Academy 

  • Delivery Mode: Blended learning Power Point 

  • Price: from £279 (incl. VAT)

  • Assessment: multiple-choice examinations

  • Award: QNUK

  • SIA Licence Fee: £184

  • SIA Licence valid for: 3 years

  • How much you can earn? £12 – £15 per hour

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The critical entry requirements for the Level 2 CCTV Surveillance course are: Being over 18 years old Having primary, secondary school education Passing literacy and numeracy tests Meeting English language standards Presenting valid photo ID/proof of right to work No prior qualifications are necessary for direct Level 2 entry.
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