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CCTV Operator Training
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CCTV Operator Course gets you the SIA CCTV licence and control room work at shops, councils, stadiums and events across the UK. Most CCTV operator roles pay £14 to £20 an hour.
95% pass first time
100+ UK locations
No experience needed
Pay in 30 days or in 3 month instalments
Course fee
From £219.99 Incl. VAT
Duration
3 days
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Available
SIA licence
£204 (valid 3 years)
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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 £3,500 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?
How to get a security job 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.
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.
Ready to test your knowledge? Click here to do a mock exam.
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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We run SIA CCTV Operator Training training in over 100 locations across the UK. Pick your city for local dates, venues and prices.
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