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London Holborn CCTV Operator Courses give you all the practical, legal and security knowledge you need to get a job in CCTV in London. You could earn up to £3,000 per month working full time.
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Looking to kick-start a career as a Door Supervisor? Taking the next step in your career can be overwhelming, especially when further training is involved.
The Door Supervisor Training course is a compulsory requirement for individuals looking to get an SIA Licence.
By training as a door supervisor, you’ll gain instant access to job opportunities across the booming £6 billion private security industry, opening doors to hundreds of new roles.
Increase your options ✅
Choose between a variety of exciting roles in retail security, door supervision, corporate security, and event security - work full-time or part-time
Work flexible hours ⏰
Own your schedule! The SIA door supervisor course opens doors to greater job flexibility across roles.
Get hired, fast ⚡️
Once you're qualified, use our security job board to apply for newly posted security jobs.
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Getting your SIA Door Supervisor Licence involves the following steps:
Step 1 ➡️ Get Training
Book your SIA Door Supervisor course in Manchester. This is a 6-day training course.
Click here to view course dates and pricesStep 2 ➡️ Get Certified
At the end of the course, you'll sit through 4-Multiple Choice Question Exams. With our High Pass rates you have nothing to worry!
Step ➡️ Get Licensed
The results for the course will be available in 5 working days*. Once you pass, you can apply for your SIA licence
*Result times may vary depending on the course plan you purchase.
Watch Carl from Get Licensed vlog his entire course journey here:
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Manchester being a major city in the UK, has plenty of security jobs available ranging from Manned Guarding, Static Guarding, Patrolling, Key Holding, CCTV operator and Door Supervision. With a vibrant nightlife and plenty of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, demand for security jobs is rising. However, most SIA licence holders in Manchester do not work in the nighttime and cover other roles.
The SIA Licence is very versatile and will allow you to work in many different roles:
✅ Bars, Pubs, Restaurants
✅ Music Events
✅ Festivals & Concerts
✅ Retail Security Guarding
✅ Office Receptions
✅ Warehouses
✅ Shopping Mall
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
The course runs over 6 consecutive days and is divided into 4 units and covers everything from the legal aspects of working in security to the latest physical intervention techniques. NEW SIA Course Update (April 2021) From April 1st this course will become a 6 day course instead of a 4 day course. In addition, you must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training. This should be an Emergency First Aid at work certificate or higher.
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Below is the first training video that Door Supervisors will experience on their journey to becoming qualified. For the first time ever, we are offering this unit 1 training for free.
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The CCTV Course is a 3-day training program that teaches you how to legally monitor security cameras and work in a control room. Completing this course allows you to apply for an SIA CCTV Licence, which is required to work as a CCTV operator in the UK.
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.
You can either book online, or you can book through our customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Results are available within 5 working days of your exam date.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
There is no official maximum age limit to work in security. As long as you can meet the physical and mental demands of the job, you can work in the industry. Many older professionals thrive in CCTV and concierge roles. While employers may have specific requirements (e.g. hiring security guards who haven’t yet turned 60), there’s no official upper age limit, and you can still apply for security roles you’re physically fit for.
No, GCSEs are not required to become a CCTV Operator. However, you must complete an SIA-approved CCTV operator training course and obtain an SIA licence to work legally in the UK.
You’ll need an SIA CCTV Operator licence, which requires completing a regulated CCTV operator training course. Depending on the role you’re applying for, you may also be asked to complete additional training courses, such as the security guard training course or door supervisor course. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and be able to communicate in English.
CCTV Operators work in control rooms for shopping centres, transport hubs, public spaces, office buildings, and city councils.
Yes, we offer a virtual learning option where you can attend the first two days online from home and then take your exam in person at a nearby test centre. This makes it easier to complete your SIA CCTV Course online without traveling.
- £14 – £16 per hour for entry-level positions
- £18 – £22 per hour for advanced roles in high-security sectors
No, CCTV monitoring must be done from a licensed control room.
By law, you must have an SIA CCTV Licence to operate security cameras in public spaces or businesses. Without it, you cannot legally work as a CCTV operator.
The course teaches:
- How to operate CCTV cameras and monitor security footage
- UK laws on CCTV surveillance (Data Protection Act, GDPR)
- How to identify security risks and report incidents
- Control room procedures and working with the police
CCTV operator salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from £15 to £20 per hour for CCTV operator roles.
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About the CCTV Training Course in London Holborn
The CCTV Training Course takes 3 days. It's made up of 3 units:
✔️ Working in the Private Security Industry
✔️ Working as a CCTV Operator
✔️ Practical Use of CCTV Systems
At the end of the CCTV course, you'll need to pass 2 exams to show what you've learned and get your qualification.
What will I learn on the SIA CCTV Training course in London Holborn?
The SIA CCTV training course has 3 units:
1. Working in the Private Security Industry.
2. Working as a CCTV Operator.
3. Practical Use of CCTV Systems.
At the end of the CCTV course, you will be required to pass 2 exams to achieve your qualification.
Preparing for exams can feel worrying, but don't lose confidence. Everything you need to know is covered in the CCTV Operator Course, and your training instructor will fully prepare you for success.
Our pass rates are among the highest in the security sector, because we work with experienced training instructors who lead top quality courses.
Find your CCTV Operator Course venue in London Holborn
Your London Holborn CCTV Operator Course is nice and central. It's at 4 HQ - London, HQ Bloomsbury, 4a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RP.
By train, make sure your journey connects you to Holborn Tube Station. Exit north from that station up Southampton Row, then walk left at the big junction along Bloomsbury Way. You'll see the venue opposite Bloomsbury Square Garden.
Driving to your course is easy too, and the closest parking can be found at NCP London Bloomsbury Square Car Park, 30 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RJ.
Food and drink close to HQ Bloomsbury gives you so many options. If the big chains don't grab your attention though, we recommend My Old Dutch for pastries and comfort food around the block on High Holborn, as well as Maui Poke on nearby New Oxford Street. Fancy a taste of the East? Don't miss Eat Tokyo on Red Lion Street.
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