CCTV training in Plymouth

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 Plymouth

Plymouth is one of Britain's most famous ports, with a long history of shipping and trade. It is also one of the most extensive Naval dockyards in Europe. Getting to Plymouth is relatively straightforward by public transport or driving.

By Train

Cross Country and Great Western Railway run frequent trains to Plymouth. Trains run from London Paddington—approximately 3.5 - 4 hours— stopping at Reading, Exeter, St David,s Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Westbury, Pewsey, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway and Totnes. The tickets cost around £65. It is a 12-minute walk to Plymouth's city centre, Royal Parade.

If you want to go by bus, you can catch the number 11 bus, it takes around 3 minutes and costs £2.

By Taxi

There is a taxi rank outside Plymouth station's main entrance and exit. If you require an accessible taxi, the station staff can arrange this. The journey takes around 2 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic. If you want to pre-book your taxi, try these suggestions:

Local Taxi Firms

• Needacab.com - Phone +44 1752 666222

• Bluecabco.uk - Phone +44 1752477488

• Alphacarsplymouth.co.uk - Phone +44 1752911912

Travelling To Plymouth By Car

If this is your first time travelling to Plymouth, we recommend using Google Maps to find the easiest, most direct route to Plymouth by car. This will also tell you where if any, delays are happening.

Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which then merges to become the A38 bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you find yourself crossing the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash, you've gone too far.

• From London, it takes around 4 hours

• From Manchester, it takes about 4.5 hours

• From Cardiff, it takes about 2.5 hours

Travelling To Plymouth By Coach

• National Express offers daily coaches to Plymouth from around the UK.

• Stage Coach Falcon operates an interurban coach service within the South West, that includes:

• Exter

• Tauton

• Bristol Airport

• Bristol City Centre

• FlixBus operates a service from London 5-days a week.

Parking

The city has a zone system with plenty of on-street parking in Plymouth with Pay & Display spaces. These operate via the Ringo App; you cannot pre-book spaces here.

To pre-book a parking space, we suggest your use the JustPark website or app.

Walkability

The Plymouth city centre has a walkability score of 94/100. Meaning the area is easy to explore on foot.

Accommodation

As a popular destination for visitors and holidaymakers, finding a hotel is easy, but they can also get booked quickly. Many people will book overnight stays when using Plymouth's ferry services to Europe.

If you decide to stay over rather than commute daily, you can find a range of accommodations in Plymouth, from budget to luxury options. Booking.com offers a range of prices for hotels, apartments and B&Bs. You can find simple guest houses or hotels that provide a range of service and fitness options. OYO Plymouth Central Hotel is around £131, but you can find lower prices in the city centre, such as the Copthorne Hotel, offering accommodation from £65. As you move away from the city centre, the prices start to lower - although not if you want beachside accommodation!

Food

There is plenty of choice of eating and drinking establishments throughout the city. You can find all the regular fast food options like KFC, Subway, and Burger King alongside fine dining, delis, cafes and pubs, all with various local and international menus. Here are a few favourites you may like to try.

For A Good Breakfast

Rhubarb & Mustard - 7a Millbay Road Studio 5 - 11, Plymouth PL1 3LF England

Tasties Cafe - Cornwall Street, Stall 150, Plymouth PL1 1PS England

Tasty Lunches & Evening Meals

Dunya Restaurant - 10 Derry_s Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SW England

Cosmic Kitchen - Palace Street Sir John Hawkins Square, Plymouth PL1 2AY England

Friendly Pubs With Food

The Fisherman Arms - 31 Lambhay Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2NN

The Crown & Anchor - 10 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS

SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Plymouth

Plymouth is a busy city with commercial and naval ports, four ferry terminals, five marinas, cruise liner visits, and Ro-Ro vessel docking facilities. Then there are the warehouses for the freight cargo. All of which provide many job opportunities for trained CCTV operators. Plymouth also offers many cultural and historical areas and a buzzing nightlight for locals, visitors and naval personnel, requiring trained CCTV operators.