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Fast-Track Your Career with CCTV Operator Training
The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Earn up to £3,500 per month when working full-time.
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CCTV Training Course
The CCTV Operator Training (Public Space Surveillance) is for you if you want an SIA CCTV Licence and legally work as a CCTV Operator.
This is a 3-day course and covers all the topics to help you pass your CCTV exam and work as a qualified CCTV Operator.
There are approximately 4 to 6 million CCTV cameras in the UK, with over 11,000 on the London Underground alone. Keeping watch over these CCTV cameras are thousands of people who all have one thing in common – they all have an SIA CCTV Operator Licence.
What is the salary of a CCTV operator?
The CCTV Operator course opens up opportunities to work in CCTV control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. Working as a CCTV operator, you can earn up to £5,000 per month when working full-time.
What qualifications do I need for CCTV?
To work with CCTV cameras in the private security industry, you need to complete a SIA CCTV Operator training course.
How long is a CCTV course?
The CCTV operator course is 3 days.
Can you do a CCTV course online?
You can take our online CCTV course, where your physical presence is required solely on the exam day. Attend two days of online classes and simply show up for the exam. A Laptop/PC is necessary for exam.
How much is an SIA CCTV Licence?
The SIA CCTV licence costs £184.
🚨 With severe shortages in the industry, now's a perfect time to get your CCTV Licence and work in the security industry.
Jobs you can get with a CCTV Licence
- CCTV Operator working for local council
- CCTV Operator working for retail store
- Mobile CCTV Operator
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- Camera Enforcement Operator
- Event Control Room Operator
- and more!
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What is the role of a CCTV Operator?
How to get a security job as a CCTV operator
Getting your Level 2 CCTV Training qualification is your first step in getting an SIA Licence. If you want to work as a CCTV Operator, this is your qualification.
What will I learn during the course?
The CCTV Operator Course is designed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to give you a full understanding of your role as licensed security professional.
The course covers everything from the legal aspects of CCTV monitoring to practical lessons on equipment and usage.
The SIA CCTV course runs over 3-days and is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2: Working as a CCTV Operator
Unit 3: Practical Use of CCTV Systems
Below is a video covering the first training experience that CCTV Operators will have on their journey to getting qualified.
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The CCTV training course has two exams and a practical assessment.
Watch Anthony Milner show you how to use a basic CCTV System.
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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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