CCTV Operators
Unit 1
Unit 1 – Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry (17 hours – 8 hours completed as distance learning)
- Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
- Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
- Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
- Understand the importance of safe working practices
- Understand fire procedures in the workplace
- Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
- Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
- Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
- Understand good practice for post incident management
Unit 2
Unit 2 – Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator in the Private Security Industry (13 hours)
- Understand the purpose of a surveillance (CCTV) systems and the roles and responsibilities of control room team and other stakeholders
- Understand the different types of legislation and how they impact on Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) operations
- Understand the importance of operational procedures in public space surveillance (CCTV) operations
- Understand how public space surveillance (CCTV) systems equipment operates
- Understand Surveillance techniques
- Understand different types of incidents and how to respond to them
- Understand health and safety in the CCTV environment
- Demonstrate operational use of CCTV equipment
- Produce evidential documentation