SIA CCTV Operator Course
Course Description
This four-day SIA CCTV Operator course is necessary for individuals who wish to work as CCTV Operators in UK’s private security industry. CCTV Operators detect, prevent crime, protect people by monitoring various screens that depict surveillance cameras placed in public spaces.
Course Modules
Learn more about the private security industry of the United Kingdom, including relevant legislation, arrest procedures, fire safety procedures, other effective operating SOPs.
Learn about CCTV Systems and the required relevant legislation for working in the public space surveillance and the use of efficacious surveillance techniques to avoid any unfortunate event beforehand.
Learn how to use CCTVs and Control Room Equipment effectively to obtain evidential images, keep people safe from any sort of exploitation, and improve on your abilities by post-incident reflection.
Course Assessments
2 x Multiple Choice Assessment
1 x Practical Assessment
Result Availibility
Available within 8-12 Days
SIA CCTV Course
BOLTON-
Duration: 4 Day
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Time: 9:30AM - 6PM
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Included: First Aid
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Included: Free Resits
24,25,25 July, 2023
Minimum Age Requirement
Course Potential
Potential Earning
Per Annum £20,000 - 32,000
Potential Roles
CCTV Operator, & Control Room
Before You Apply For SIA CCTV Operator Course
Cost of SIA CCTV Licence?
The CCTV SIA Licence cost is the same as other SIA licences, i.e., £190. You receive a 50% discount if you apply for multiple licences.
- The cost of an SIA licence is £190
- Additional licences cost £90
The Security Industry Authority delivers you your 3-year badge within 25 days. Although, it may take up to 6 weeks in some cases.
Who is a CCTV operator?
A CCTV operator works in a camera control room for monitoring and detecting criminal behaviours. They also manage and upgrade the CCTV systems to ensure better security at a premise or a venue. You can start working as a CCTV operator in the UK after completing an SIA CCTV course.
What Do I Learn In SIA CCTV Operator Course?
A CCTV operator training course builds up your knowledge of emergency practices, legal requirements, and first aid. You also understand essential reporting and communication skills to complement your job performance. A person learns all the required CCTV operators skills to perform their job duties optimally.
A CCTV operator training course builds your knowledge and skills to perform the job duties effectively. You learn about:
- Emergency Practices
- Legal Requirements
- First Aid
- Reporting
- Communication Skills
- Essential CCTV Operator Skills
CCTV Operator Roles and Responsibilities
CCTV operators perform various duties and tasks depending upon their employers’ requirements. But the core activities of most CCTV operators remain the same throughout several organisations.
CCTV Operator Job Responsibilities:
- Camera Surveillance
- Identifying illegal or immoral activities and reporting to police
- Maintaining footage records
- Providing incident recordings for legal actions (if required)
- Managing access controls for doors, gates, etc.
- CCTV system installation & maintenance
SIA CCTV Operator Course Alternatives
The CCTV Operator course is the best option if you aspire for a security role behind the cameras and control rooms. But if you want to work in the front as a security guard or door supervisor, you may want to have a look at the following courses:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Anyone can apply for an SIA CCTV Licence after completing the SIA CCTV Course from a recognized security training provider.
Follow these steps to get your SIA license:
- Complete the CCTV operator training course – The SIA CCTV Operator Course takes 4 days. Furthermore, your performance is evaluated with 2 x multi-choice assessments and 1 x practical assessment.
- Apply for the CCTV Operator Licence on SIA’s website – Complete all the identity and qualifications checks to prove you are eligible to work in the private security industry.
- Get your 3-year licence within 25 days from the Security Industry Authority – Start working as a CCTV operator in the UK’s private security industry.
Visit SIA’s official website to know more about the application process and the required checks.
Yes, we provide our valued customers with this option, as well as paying for the course online via Bank Transfer, Debit/Credit Cards, and various other methods. However, it is recommended to pay online as it would confirm your seat in the SIA CCTV Operator training.
Individuals are required to provide:
- Two photographic identity documents; at least 1 document must show your current address, and at least 1 document must show your date of birth
Note: The proof of address cannot be older than three months.
Yes, we provide free resits to our valued customers in order to facilitate their successful induction into the private security industry of the United Kingdom.
After completing this 4-day CCTV Operator training course, the certificate of completion is ready within 8 to 10 days.
The Security Industry Authority issues the SIA CCTV Operator License. However, to apply for the License, individuals must complete the required training from an approved training provider, thus earning a license-linked certificate for the qualification first.
Firstly, it costs £190 to apply for a single SIA License. Secondly, if you require an additional license, SIA will provide it at a 50% discounted cost of £95.
Moreover, once the individual has the certificate, the individual can apply for the License on the SIA website via these steps:
- Create an SIA online account.
- Complete and submit an application form through your online SIA account.
- Complete the next steps of your application, such as giving SIA documents that prove who you are and paying the SIA CCTV Operator license fee.
Lastly, after completing all required checks, the SIA CCTV Operator License is issued within 25 days by the security industry authority.
Once you receive your certificate, you have 3-years to apply for the SIA CCTV Operator License with the SIA; your License will then be valid for a further 3-years from the time you receive it.
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