CCTV Operator

Our CCTV Operator course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge required to work in public space surveillance. By completing this course, you'll be ready to apply for an SIA CCTV Operator license and start a rewarding career in the security industry.

This course is your ideal starting point for a successful career in the security industry. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking to enhance your skills, it offers:

• Comprehensive training to understand and operate modern CCTV systems effectively.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory standards, ensuring you meet industry requirements.
• Practical experience to build confidence in real-world surveillance scenarios.
• Certification that opens doors to diverse opportunities in the growing security sector.

Location: Capital City College, Westminster centre, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PD

Modules can include:

• Unit 1: Working as a CCTV Operator
• Unit 2: Principle of working in a Security Industry
• Unit 3: Practical on CCTV Systems

The course is open to anyone who would like a career in CCTV operations. You do not need any prior qualifications or experience to attend this course.

CCTV licence

To be successful in obtaining a job as a CCTV Operator after this course, you will be required to gain a CCTV licence.

To obtain a CCTV licence you must:

• Be 18 or over
• Have 5 years of checkable work or residence history
• Have no criminal convictions (Certain offences may disqualify you; check the SIA website for details)
• Have valid proof of identity
• Successfully complete an approved CCTV training course

We will support you in applying for the CCTV licence. To complete the application for this licence you will need to bring the following documents to enrolment:

• Valid Passport (UK or foreign) or UK Birth Certificate
• Driving Licence (if available)
• Proof of Address (recent utility bill, bank statement, or council tax bill)
• Right to Work Documents (BRP card or EU Settlement Scheme Share Code, if applicable)

For further information on obtaining a CCTV licence, please visit the GOV website.

Pre-assessment and enrolment

To secure a place on the course, you must take an English assessment and achieve a minimum score of Level 1 to qualify.

Assessments are on each Thursday at below address at 10:30 AM. It can take up to 2 hours to complete enrolment and assessment forms.

After completion of the course:

• 2 Theory Exams and 1 Practical Assessment

• Course cost: £275
• License cost: £184 (payable to SIA for license application after passing the exam)

After successfully completing the CCTV course, learners can pursue various career opportunities in the security industry, including:

• CCTV Operator in retail, corporate, or public sector security
• Control Room Supervisor managing security operations
• Security Manager overseeing security personnel and systems
• Further Training in areas such as door supervision or close protection for expanded career prospects