Fast-Track Your Career with SIA CCTV Operator Training

The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Earn up to £5,000 per month when working full-time.

How is the course delivered?

Virtual: Attend two days of classes online and then sit the exam physically at a centre near you.

In-class: Join the course and the exam physically at a center near you.

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CCTV Training Course

The CCTV Operator Training (Public Space Surveillance) is for you if you want an SIA CCTV Licence and legally work as a CCTV Operator.

This is a 3-day course and covers all the topics to help you pass your CCTV exam and work as a qualified CCTV Operator.

There are approximately 4 to 6 million CCTV cameras in the UK, with over 11,000 on the London Underground alone. Keeping watch over these CCTV cameras are thousands of people who all have one thing in common – they all have an SIA CCTV Operator Licence.

What is the salary of a CCTV operator?

The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Working as a CCTV operator, you can earn up to £5,000 per month when working full-time.

What qualifications do I need for CCTV?

To work with CCTV cameras in the private security industry, you need to complete a SIA CCTV Operator training course.

How long is a CCTV course?

The CCTV operator course is 3 days.

Can you do a CCTV course online?

You can take our online CCTV course, where your physical presence is required solely on the exam day. Attend two days of online classes and simply show up for the exam. A Laptop/PC is necessary for exam.

How much is an SIA CCTV Licence?

The SIA CCTV licence costs £184.

🚨 With severe shortages in the industry, now's a perfect time to get your CCTV Licence and work in the security industry.

Jobs you can get with a CCTV Licence

CCTV Operator working for local council
CCTV Operator working for retail store
Mobile CCTV Operator
CCTV Control Room Operator
Camera Enforcement Operator
Event Control Room Operator
and more!

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What is the role of a CCTV Operator?

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Why Work As A CCTV Operator?

Getting your Level 2 CCTV Training qualification is your first step in getting an SIA Licence. If you want to work as a CCTV Operator, this is your qualification.

What will I learn during the course?

The CCTV Operator Course is designed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to give you a full understanding of your role as licensed security professional.

The course covers everything from the legal aspects of CCTV monitoring to practical lessons on equipment and usage.

The SIA CCTV course runs over 3-days and is divided into 3 units:

Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

Unit 2: Working as a CCTV Operator

Unit 3: Practical Use of CCTV Systems

Below is a video covering the first training experience that CCTV Operators will have on their journey to getting qualified.

Ready to learn? Watch the training video and try the mock exam.

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The CCTV training course has two exams and a practical assessment.

Watch Anthony Milner show you how to use a basic CCTV System.

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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.