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CCTV Operator Training and the Security Industry
If you have been watching much TV Detective Drama recently you’ll no doubt be aware of the increasing references made to CCTV footage used to solve crime. Although these dramatic plots are somewhat exaggerated they nonetheless highlight the importance of this crucial and complex area of the security industry and how heavily the police rely it to resolve criminal offenses.
If you find this field interesting Get Licensed provides the most comprehensive CCTV Training available throughout the UK in collaboration with the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The SIA is the body responsible for monitoring the level of training you can expect and since they report to the Home Secretary you can be sure that the training you will receive is the best the industry has to offer.
Anyone who is familiar with the advancement of the internet, android phone applications or the increasing popularity of social networking services will be aware how fast technology changes, and that’s a key area of the expert CCTV Training you can expect from Get Licensed UK. If you enjoy technological challenges, CCTV surveillance techniques and the requisite training are a perfect way for you to apply your expertise on a daily basis working with, and helping to develop, the elite technology applied to the job.
The crucial element you’ll need to work in any area of the security industry is an SIA Licence. The licence is awarded once you have completed your training and is essentially your passport to work in one of the biggest growth development industries in the UK, without an SIA Licence it is illegal to be employed in any sector of the industry including: Security Guards, Door Supervisors, CCTV Operatives and Close Protection Services.
Basically the SIA Licence is similar to an advanced driver’s permit and proves that you have achieved the high standards required by the SIA to work as a responsible member of the security sector, and there are few vocations that award this kind of recognition.
The three day CCTV training course covers practical skills, that means actually learning to operate various systems and introduces in-depth studies of the legislation applied to the role. There’s a misconception that operatives are merely watching and recording events in the public domain, but in fact there are other considerations to take into account.
Take the equipment its self for example. It’s vital that CCTV equipment is used appropriately and is kept secure at all times; there are legal implications to consider in respect to its usage. Let’s use our TV Detective Drama to explain this further where an incident has been recorded and is being used as evidence in a legal proceeding. If there is any doubt that the supporting CCTV footage could have been tampered with at any time this could have drastic implications on its authenticity. That’s why during your training appropriate equipment usage carries such a lot of emphasis.
The experienced trainers employed by Get Licensed UK are hand-picked from the industry and have vast experience in their fields, so you can rely on expert training and support throughout your course, in a scenario based teaching environment. And with Get Licensed UK’s unparalleled 99% pass rate you are unlikely to fail.
The examinations for CCTV Training are both written and practical and after the three day course you’re guaranteed to be well prepared to deal with them. The written exams are based on multiple choices to constructively prove that you have grasped all the expert skills you need; the practical part of the test is monitored by an expert CCTV operative, or your tutor during which time your ability to use the equipment effectively will be assessed.
There are training centres based all over the UK with flexible timetables to suit your current work patterns or your family commitments. The courses are easy to book and the friendly learner support team will be happy to answer any questions you have. Log on and check out the options available. Within six weeks you’ll be well on your way to a new career.
