SIA CCTV Operator Public Surveillance

This CCTV Operator (Public Surveillance) course is designed for those learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a CCTV operator in public space surveillance.

It is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications and is supported by Skills for Security, the standards setting body for the security industry and the SIA, who regulate the private security industry.

Obtaining the level 2 CCTV Training qualification is the first step towards getting an SIA Licence. If you are looking to work as a CCTV operator, this is the right qualification for you.

Content:

• 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 surveillance (CCTV) systems and the roles and responsibilities of the 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