SIA CCTV training course for SIA licence
- Duration: 3 days
- East London Price: £199.99
The SIA qualification for the CCTV PSS training is designed at level two, this means that this entry-level qualification for anyone aspiring to work in the private security industry as a CCTV PSS (public space surveillance) operative. The qualification would enable any learner to apply for an SIA licence for CCTV. In order to get the SIA CCTV license, a candidate is required to undergo appropriate training with an approved training provider.
Changes after 1st April 2021
The qualification is assessed by two examinations, if you have done the door supervisor or security guarding qualification after 1st April 2021 you would be exempted one exam.
SIA CCTV training course duration
The qualification for SIA CCTV training can be delivered on three days from training provider. The only consideration is a training provider delivering the level 2 SIA CCTV training would be to follow the SIA and awarding body compliance criteria. As for now the criteria is that 22 hours of contact hours is required to be maintained between the tutor and learner.
Age requirements for CCTV level qualification
In order to work as a CCTV operator and get a SIA license, you are required to be 18 or above.
General information about CCTV training
- Total units 2
- Credit value 3
- Contact hours 22
CCTV operator course content
Core Learning for Common Security Industry Knowledge (GLH 17 hours) this unit is known as the common security module or working in the private security industry. The aim of this unit is to ensure that learners know the fundamental knowledge about the security industry of the UK.
BookCore Learning and Qualifications for a CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) Licence
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
- Understand the purpose of a surveillance (CCTV) systems and the roles and responsibilities of 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
Delivery of the CCTV training
The SIA cctv training would be delivered both theoretically as well it will have the practical element in which the learners would be prepared for the practical operation of CCTV systems
Locations for SIA CCTV training
We deliver the CCTV training in all major cities either by our self or our associates. However our main focus for delivery of the CCTV training is in London, we have the ability to deliver the CCTV qualification at our offices in London Stratford or at our clients venue.
Duration of SIA CCTV licence training
The course at present can be delivered on four or three days depending upon the way the course has been planned by the training provider. The only thing the training provider requires to consider is that the awarding body guidelines of 27 contact hours is met, this means their has to be a minimum contact time between the learner and the trainer which can be either on three or four days.
What would i learn in the CCTV course
The course will enable to work as a CCTV operator in most of the places. As the name of the qualification is level 2 award in CCTV PSS operations, PSS stands for public space surveillance. This means you would be able to work in any premises where they are doing public space surveillance.
What enables me to get work with CCTV QUALIFICATION?
You have to understand that you need to make yourself valuable in front of the prospective employer in order to achieve that the best combination that can in most of the cases will ensure that you get a guaranteed job is combination of SIA door supervisor, CCTV and emergency first aid at work qualifications. Let’s take the example of a major supermarket, you see a security officer standing there, he obviously needs a door supervision and not security guarding licence because most of the supermarkets are licensed premises. Sometimes that security operative comes and stands behind a CCTV booth, in order for him to do that he requires a CCTV qualification and relevant licence. Obviously if you are an employee of a security company they will send a person who has multiple qualifications, this will ensure that they can save resources both in terms of manpower which will ensure financial savings.
BookDo I need to do the complete CCTV training if i have a security guard or door supervisor certificate?
The CCTV training has three modules the first module is common amongst all three SIA qualifications i.e. door supervision, security guarding and CCTV. The common module is working in private security industry. If you have done the door supervision or security guarding qualification after October 2010 and you are in possession of the certificate the training for you will be for three days rather than four days, plus you would be exempted from one exam.
How much my SIA CCTV licence cost?
This depends upon fact whether you already have an SIA licence or not. The price of your first licence irrespective of the fact what licence it might be would be £220 however your second licence may be CCTV you might be eligible for concession and it might be for £110.
How do I apply for my SIA licence?
In order to apply for your your SIA licence you can do so by going to he SIA website and filling the online application form available on their website. Once you are going to fill that up you will receive an reference number, you need to take that reference number to participating post offices and get the application processed over the post office counter.
Are my chances of job going to increase with the CCTV qualification?
Your job prospects would be greatly increased as majority of the buildings and sites would have a CCTV and in order to operate that equipment that would require a licensed security operative. No agency or company would send two people i.e. a separate security guard or door supervisor and some one else to look after the CCTV, take the example of all these supermarkets where you see the same person doing the job of a CCTV operator and door supervisor.
Would i be given course material?
Yes you would be provided with all the course materiel required to do the training.
Would i be given practical hands on experience on CCTV equipment?
Yes you would be given practical training on live CCTV system and also you would be given training on radio sets and radio procedures
Where do the CCTV training takes place?
The CCTV training course is done in London, Manchester and Birmingham. In London we have various venues in east London covering essex, west London, central London and south London. In east London our Stratford forest gate venue is suitable for catchment areas such as , Ilford, Barking, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Romford, Ealing we also provide training in Croydon. Our training venue would be fully equipped with functional CCTV equipment.
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