Any business that uses CCTV to monitor a public space or members of the public will need trained security staff qualified as a CCTV operator and who hold a SIA licence.
A level 2 award for CCTV operators in the private security industry qualification is required by law for an individual to apply for a SIA licence to work as a CCTV operator
Would you like to work as a CCTV Operator? Any business that uses CCTV to monitor a public space or members of the public will need trained security staff qualified as a CCTV operator and who hold a SIA licence.
£250
| Start | End | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | Tue, 21 Jul 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Closed |
| Mon, 24 Aug 2026 | Tue, 25 Aug 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Closed |
| Mon, 21 Sept 2026 | Tue, 22 Sept 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Enrolling now |
| Mon, 19 Oct 2026 | Tue, 20 Oct 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Enrolling now |
| Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Tue, 17 Nov 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Enrolling now |
| Mon, 14 Dec 2026 | Tue, 15 Dec 2026 | 9:30am-6pm | Enrolling now |
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Learners must be able to communicate in English (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Learners must be 16 or over to undertake this qualification and 18 or over to apply for the necessary SIA licence to work. Candidates are Required to Provide: 2 photographic identity documents; at least 1 document must show your current address and at least 1 document must show your date of birth; OR 1 photographic identity document and 2 documents with their current address on it. Please note that proof of address cannot be older than three months. Common Forms of Identity Documents: Signed valid passport of any nationality. Driving licence photo card. UK birth certificate. UK biometric residence permit. Valid EU photo ID card. Current bank or building society statement. Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable). Letter from H.M Revenue & Customs or local authority. Current credit card statement. Separate from this you need to hold a valid First Aid qualification.
All listed units are mandatory.
The course runs over 3 consecutive days (9am-6pm). It's divided into 2 units. On the final day of your course, there will be 2 multiple-choice examinations and a practical assessment.
At the of the course, you will be assessed on the course units. The assessment format for each unit is broken down below: Unit 1 - Working in The Private Security Industry: A multiple choice question exam with 72 questions. For each question, you will have to chose the correct answer from 4 options provided to you. Unit 2 - Working as a CCTV operator: A multiple choice question exam with 40 questions. For each question, you will have to chose the correct answer from 4 options provided to you. You will be required to demonstrate use of a basic CCTV kit. All of the assessments will be conducted within the course duration.
