Level 2 Award in CCTV Operation

Introduction

This course is designed in accordance with the Security Industry Authority's Specification for Core Competency Training and Qualifications for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance), BS 7958: 1999 CCTV Management and Operation and the Data Protection Act CCTV Code of Practice.

The successful achievement of this course is a requirement for security officers intending to apply for an SIA Licence to Practice.

Unit (1) - Working in the Private Security Industry

Programme Overview

Duration: 10 hours of guided learning

Assessment: One multiple choice assessment

This unit is mandatory to achieve either Security Guarding, Door Supervision or CCTV (PSS) Operators qualifications and obtain your relevant SIA Licence.

Unit Contents :

• The Private Security Industry
• Legislation
• Health and Safety
• Fire Safety
• Emergencies
• Communication
• Customer Skills

Unit (2) - Working as a CCTV (PSS) Operator

Programme Overview

Duration: 16 hours of guided learning

Assessment: One multiple choice assessment

This unit is mandatory to achieve the CCTV (PSS) Operator qualification and obtain a CCTV (PSS) OperatorSIA Licence.

Unit Contents:

• Roles and Responsibilities of a CCTV Operator
• CCTV Codes of Practice
• Operational Procedures and Guidelines
• Legislation
• CCTV Equipment and Systems
• Emergency Procedures

Unit (3) - Practical Operation of CCTV Equipment

Programme Overview

Duration: 16 hours of guided learning

Assessment: Practical assessment

This unit is mandatory to achieve the CCTV (PSS) Operator qualification and obtain a CCTV (PSS) OperatorSIA Licence.

This unit aims to introduce learners to a "live" CCTV enviroment and build on the knowledge gained in the Working as a CCTV Operator uint.

Unit Contents:

• Operating CCTV Equipment
• Operational use of a CCTV System.

Awarding body

WSG Associates work with a number of awarding bodies to deliver our qualifications, with Edexcel being the chosen one for this qualification.