CCTV SIA Public Space for SIA Licence

Course review:

In order to obtain an SIA licence you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front line staff only.

To get one of the qualifications linked to Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) licensing you will need to attend and take two training modules and take and pass two exams. The course may be delivered over four days or during weekends and/or evening sessions. The duration of the training should be 32 hours.

Modules CCTV courseCore Learning and Qualifications for a CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) LicenceCore Learning for Common Security Industry Knowledge (10 hours)

• Session 1: Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
• Session 2: Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
• Session 3: Fire Safety Awareness
• Session 4: Emergency Procedures
• Session 5: The Private Security Industry
• Session 6: Communication Skills and Customer Care

CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance) Specialist Module (22 hours)

• Session 1: Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the CCTV Operator and other CCTV Staff
• Session 2: Codes of Practice, Operational Procedures and Guidelines
• Session 3: CCTV Equipment and its Operation
• Session 4: Control Room Communications and Access Control
• Session 5: Legislation
• Session 6: Dealing with Incidents
• Session 7: CCTV Surveillance Techniques
• Session 8: Emergency Procedures in the CCTV Control Room
• Session 9: Health and Safety at Work in the CCTV Enviroment

CCTV operator role

To carry out jobs as per requirements laid down by the terms and conditions of the contract. Typical roles of a cctv operator would include.

• Remaining vigilant throughout cctv operators shift
• Maintaining security
• Daily check cctv equipment
• Correct operation of cctv system
• Incident reporting
• Handling of evidence

The job of a cctv operator is much more responsibility than a normal security guard, cause he looking at a number of cctv cameras and analysing the situations at different locations. He is the one who would be directing the field security operators to scenes where attention is required. A cctv operator must be very knowledgeable as regards to the law that governs his sphere of responsibility especially the data protection act, a good source of information is available on the information commissioners website