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A Manchester CCTV Operator course gives you the skills you need to get an SIA CCTV Licence and work as a CCTV Operator. CCTV Operators work in businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils. You can expect to earn up to £3,000 per month when working full-time.

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SIA CCTV training course in Manchester

Passing your CCTV Training Course lets you apply for an SIA Licence. The CCTV Operator Licence means you can legally work in the private security industry in a wide range of places, being responsible for security camera operation.

CCTV Operators are needed more and more in all kinds of organisations, including offices, supermarkets, pubs, clubs, restaurants, warehouses, factories and more.

Understanding your CCTV Operator Course in Manchester

The course covers all the legal knowledge you need to do a CCTV job well. It also covers other important topics like radio work and using the camera controls.

More people book CCTV training with Get Licensed than anywhere else. For years, we've helped thousands of people get licensed to get working as a CCTV Operator.

Completing this course means you will be able to apply for a CCTV Operator SIA Licence. That's what allows you to legally work in the private security industry in the UK, and it's your ticket to landing a CCTV Operator job in a growing industry.

Is CCTV security in Manchester a good job?

From technology to culture, shopping to innovating, Manchester is a UK city that has tons to offer. Working in security, you have the chance to experience it all. You could be providing crucial surveillance to keep public places safe, or monitoring crowds at a music event featuring stars from around the world.

The brilliant thing about the security industry is that it suits so many different kinds of people. While Door Supervisor courses are more suited to night owls or physically active people, for example, CCTV training leads to good jobs for people who show a natural attention to detail.

If you're great at spotting body language, have a talent for knowing what people are up to even if they think you don't see it, or know how to split your focus between lots of different places to look at once, CCTV jobs are a brilliant choice.

While it's less physically demanding than other security work, the challenges in CCTV are instead about staying alert. You also need a good sense of what's morally right, because if you choose to follow someone by camera, you need to be able to justify why they caught your attention.

For example:

✔️ A customer sneaked an item from a store shelf into their bag

✔️ An employee is standing for a long time by the office cash box, looking around to check if anyone can see them

✔️ An argument is becoming physically violent

You'll learn more about CCTV best practices on the course. Businesses of all kinds are bringing more and more cameras into their security strategies, and that means this is a growing job market to move into once you have your CCTV Operator Licence.

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“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”

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Q. What is the CCTV Course?

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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About the CCTV Training Course in Manchester

The CCTV Training Course takes 3 days. It's made up of 3 units:

✔️ Working in the Private Security Industry

✔️ Working as a CCTV Operator

✔️ Practical Use of CCTV Systems

At the end of the CCTV course, you'll need to pass 2 exams to show what you've learned and get your qualification.

What will I learn on the SIA CCTV Training course in Manchester?

The SIA CCTV training course has 3 units:

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.

Find your CCTV Operator Course venue in Manchester

In the centre of the city, you'll find your Manchester CCTV Operator Course easy to get to. It's at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre, 15 Mason Street, Manchester M4 5FT.

By train, connections are great. The hotel is just a short walk from Manchester Victoria Train Station. Once you step off your train, walk north up Corporation Street and then cross over onto the Ring Road past the dental surgery. Follow the Ring Road around, past The Angel pub, and you'll see the venue coming up on your right.

Driving to your course is easy as well. Road links are excellent, and there's lots of parking spaces onsite. In fact, this is one of the easiest places to park in Manchester, because you have other places like Addington Street Car Park right around the block too.

Food and drink close to AC Hotel by Mariott gives you so much choice, and that's before you consider the meals you can get onsite as well. Local recommendations are all around you, so try the Mackie Mayor food hall for some of the best local pizzas, sandwiches, soups and steak. You'll find that around the block from your course on Eagle Street, which is also home to the brilliant Pull Up Bar Cafe, where Caribbean cuisine reigns supreme.