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SIA CCTV / Public Space Surveillance Course
Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance)
in the Private Security Industry  

Designed for individuals seeking to work in monitoring stations or control rooms, this course provides the mandatory qualification required to apply for an SIA CCTV Operator Licence. It covers statutory legislation, video surveillance technology, incident response protocols, evidence preservation, and practical camera operations.

QUALIFICATION
SIA Level 2 Award
COURSE COST
£375 inc VAT
EXAM FORMAT
2x Multiple-Choice Exams + Practical Assessment
STUDY MODE
3 Days In-Centre / Blended
LEARNING TIME
3 Days (27 Hours)
Licensing Note: Achieving this qualification qualifies you to apply for an official SIA Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Licence, enabling you to legally monitor CCTV equipment in control rooms, local authorities, retail centers, transport hubs, and private security monitoring facilities.

What You'll Learn & Assessment Structure
This qualification covers essential operational knowledge and practical competencies set by the Security Industry Authority (SIA):

1. Core CCTV & Surveillance Modules

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  • Private Security Frameworks: Health and safety regulations, statutory licensing laws, emergency procedures, communication skills, and safeguarding rules across the security sector.
     

  • CCTV Codes of Practice & Legislation: Data Protection Act, GDPR compliance, Human Rights Act, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), and industry surveillance standards.
     

  • Control Room Operations & Equipment: Operating PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, monitor displays, recording equipment, fault logging, and maintaining operational logs.
     

  • Incident Management & Evidence: Monitoring surveillance feeds, identifying suspicious behaviors, managing incidents, maintaining audit trails, and preserving evidential media/statements for law enforcement.

2. Examination & Practical Assessment Breakdown

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  • Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
     

  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice exam (72 questions | 110 mins | 70% pass mark) + written evidential statement task.
     

  • Unit 2: Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator
     

  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice exam (40 questions | 60 mins | 70% pass mark).
     

  • Unit 3: Practical Application of CCTV Operations
     

  • Assessment Format: Practical demonstration assessment covering live camera tracking, incident reporting, and radio communication protocols (100% pass mark).

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