Level 2 BTEC Working As a CCTV Operator within the Private Security Industry
The BTEC Level 2 Award in SIA CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance) has been developed to meet the Security Industry Authority (SIA) requirements. It is based on the related SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications for CCTV Control Room Operators and learners who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a CCTV Operative.
Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a licence.
Cromwell College is one of the UK’s leading Security training providers for CCTV Operative in Lancashire and throughout the UK. This course meets the Security Industry Authority (SIA) requirements. It is based on the related SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications. It provides the necessary skills and knowledge for learners who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a CCTV Operative within the private security industry.
As this course is designed to teach individuals to work within the Security Industry, it will involve showing the candidates how to undertake and operate CCTV Equipment and demonstrate the operational use of a CCTV System
Course Units:
The candidates will cover two modules, which they must pass and complete to achieve a Level 2 Award in CCTV Operations and be able to apply for their SIA licence. The course covers the following units:
Unit 1: Principles of working in the private security industry:
- The private security industry
- Legislation
- Arrest Procedures
- Safe working practices
- Fire procedures
- Emergencies
- Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Terror threats
- Vulnerable People
- Post-incident management
Unit 2: Principles and practices of working as a CCTV operator within the private security industry:
- The purpose of a surveillance (CCTV) system and the roles and responsibilities
- How legislation impacts public space surveillance (CCTV) Operations
- The importance of operational procedures in public space surveillance (CCTV) operations
- How public space surveillance (CCTV) system equipment operates
- Surveillance techniques
- Different types of incidents and how to respond to them
- Health and Safety in the CCTV Environment
- Demonstrating operational use of CCTV
- Producing evidential documentation
Assessments:
The course is assessed through 2 multiple-choice examinations and a practical assessment. Successful candidates will achieve a BTEC Level 2 in Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance) within the Private Security Industry.
