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The role of a CCTV operator is mainly involved with monitoring and tracking the activities of suspicious looking individuals or situations in public places. However, unless you are working ‘in house’, you will need to be granted a CCTV SIA licence before you can apply for a job within the industry.
Before you can apply to the SIA for a CCTV licence you will need to obtain a qualification called the Level 2 Award Working as a CCTV Operator (PSS) within the Private Security Industry (QCF). This qualification is achieved by attending a 3 day CCTV training course and passing two multiple choice exams together with a practical assessment. You will also need to provide suitable identification and pass a criminality check.There will be 9 hours of distance learning that need to be completed prior to attending the course.
(Please note – You MUST be 18 or over to both attend the training and apply for your SIA License.)
The course is separated into three Units:
Unit 1 – Working within the Private Security Industry
This module is primarily taught via distance learning before attending the 4 day course. It is assessed by a multiple choice 40 question exam lasting 1 hour and you must get 28 or more correct to pass (70%).
Unit 2 – Working as a CCTV Operator within the Private Security Industry
This module is assessed by a multiple choice 45 question exam lasting 1 hour and 15 mins and you must get 32 or more correct to pass (70%).
Unit 3 – Practical Operation of CCTV equipment
The Level 2 Award in CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance) is assessed by two straightforward multiple choice exam together with a practical assessment.
The vast majority of our candidates pass at their first attempt, but there is no limit to the number of times you can resit the exams. DSTO offer 2 free resits per candidate subject to our terms and conditions.
(Please note – You MUST be 18 or over to both attend the training and apply for your SIA License.)
On receipt of your exam results the information is uploaded by our awarding body within 48 hours. First time applicants must apply online for their licence. Renewals can only apply by phone. Delays are often caused by:
You can track how your application is proceeding by going to the Application Status checker on the SIA Website