CCTV Training in Leeds-Otley Road

1. Working in the Private Security Industry
2. Working as a CCTV Operator
3. Practical Use of CCTV Systems

At the end of the CCTV course, you will be required to pass 2 exams to achieve your qualification. 

Preparing for exams can feel worrying, but don't lose confidence. Everything you need to know is covered in the CCTV Operator Course, and your training instructor will fully prepare you for success.

Our pass rates are among the highest in the security sector, because we work with highly experienced training instructors who lead top quality courses.

Getting To Your CCTV Training Course In Leeds-Otley Road

The location for CCTV training in Leeds, Otley Road is the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Otley Road LEEDS, LS16 8AG. It’s located North of Leeds city centre.

Train

If you like to travel by train, then the stations closest to the venue are:

Horsforth Train Station

Horsforth, Leeds, LS16 7BT

Weeton Train Station

Huby, Leeds, LS17 0EQ

Horsforth is located southwest of the venue, and Weeton is to the north.

Both these local train stations can be accessed from the central station in Leeds:

Leeds Train Station. New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY

From Horsforth train station, you can grab a 9-minute taxi ride to the venue. If you want to burn some calories and get some fresh air, it’s just under an hour’s walk. If you want to use public transport, it will take around 40 minutes. From the train station, it’s a 2-minute walk to the bus station. From there, the best option is the number 6 service to Leeds city centre. Get off the bus at Kepstorn Avenue, which takes around 17 minutes and is the thirteenth stop. From there, grab the X84 to Ilkley and get off at The Parkway Hotel after ten stops (around 9 minutes). From there, it’s a one-minute walk to the venue.

From Weeton train station, it’s about a 13-minute taxi ride to the venue. If you prefer public transport, walk to the bus station for three minutes. From there, catch the A2 flyer to Bradford city centre. It takes about 8 minutes, and you’ll get off after ten stops at the Dyneley Arms. From there, catch the X84 to Leeds city centre, and get off after nine stops taking about 9 minutes. This will get you to The Parkway Hotel, where it’s a one-minute walk to the venue.

Parking

Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel offers free parking for both guests and conference attendees, so you can be sure your vehicle will be safe and secure while you take your course.

Walkability

The venue could have a better walk score coming in at 55/100. But there are nearby facilities. A Natwest bank is located less than a mile from the venue, and a Co-op general store is also a similar distance. There is The Golden Acre cafe 0.3 miles from the venue. And you can take a stroll at lunchtime at the beautiful Golden Acre Park, just 0.3 miles from the venue.

Accommodation

While the hotel is open for conferences, it is closed until early 2024 for overnight guests. Most of the hotels close by are quite expensive. For a budget option, you’ll have to head around five miles away. The Boundary Hotel and the Butler’s Hotel are both located in the University district of Leeds city centre. There you can usually grab a room with a shared bathroom for under £40. The Boundary Hotel offers free parking and wifi, affordable drinks and a guest lounge. Breakfast is an additional cost. The Butler’s Hotel is a Victorian-style hotel also offering free wifi, free parking, wake-up service and a choice of Breakfast dishes at an additional cost.

Food

With just an hour for lunch and not a wide range of local eateries, the best place to head to is The Golden Acre Cafe. It is set in a beautiful park with a conservatory so that you can take in the views. Or you can sit outside if the weather permits. The cafe is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm and has a wide selection of food and drinks. There are plenty of options for vegetarians, and veggies and drinks are available with soya milk. Choose from Jacket potatoes, toasties, sandwiches and homemade vegan and veggie specialities. With freshly made scones made daily, a cream tea is also a popular choice.

SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Leeds

Leeds is a city of almost one million people, and with your CCTV qualification, you are sure to be in high demand. Leeds is a university city, and CCTV operators are always in demand in the various University buildings and campuses. Closeby in Yeadon is Leeds/Bradford airport, also requiring CCTV operators to keep passengers safe.

Leeds is booming with pubs and clubs, and with drink spiking on the rise, many clubs have CCTV operators employed to keep customers safe. The city centre of Leeds has several shopping centres and stores that always need CCTV operators working with store detectives to protect against shoplifters. Once you have your CCTV qualification, you will have your choice of a number of exciting opportunities.