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Nottingham CCTV Operator Courses give you all the practical, legal and security knowledge you need to get a job in CCTV in Nottingham.
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"Wonderful experience being trained by Ben McCarty. He knows his job very well. Give us the trainees opportunities to express ourselves, ask questions and respond to them accordingly. But he is sometimes too fast with words that some of us who are not English native speakers sometimes find it a little difficult to follow along. But heโs a great trainer."
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The CCTV Course is a 3-day training program that teaches you how to legally monitor security cameras and work in a control room. Completing this course allows you to apply for an SIA CCTV Licence, which is required to work as a CCTV operator in the UK.
This SIA-recognised 3-day courseย teaches you how to view, record and store CCTV footage.ย It'll alsoย train you to be a proactive CCTV Operator who canย preventย crime - awesome!
Lots of people can benefit from a CCTV Operator course. Qualifiedย security professionalsย who want to grow their skillsย and/or become eligible to get a job asย a CCTV Operator will benefit from this course, but so will people exploring their job options in security work for the first time.
Gaining this SIA-recognised Level 2 Award in CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance)ย lets you apply for an SIA CCTV Operator licence. This will enable you to work as a CCTV Operator in the UK, and make you more employable in a fast-growing industry where skills like these are in big demand.
You can either book online, or you can book through ourย customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Results are available within 5ย working days of your exam date.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of ยฃ14.99.
There is no official maximum age limit to work in security. As long as you can meet the physical and mental demands of the job, you can work in the industry. Many older professionals thrive in CCTV and concierge roles. While employers may have specific requirements (e.g. hiring security guards who havenโt yet turned 60), thereโs no official upper age limit, and you can still apply for security roles youโre physically fit for.ย
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No, GCSEs are not required to become a CCTV Operator. However, you must complete an SIA-approved CCTV operator training course and obtain an SIA licence to work legally in the UK.
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Youโll need an SIA CCTV Operator licence, which requires completing a regulated CCTV operator training course. Depending on the role youโre applying for, you may also be asked to complete additional training courses, such as the security guard training course or door supervisor course. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and be able to communicate in English.
CCTV Operators work in control rooms for shopping centres, transport hubs, public spaces, office buildings, and city councils.
Yes, we offer a virtual learning option where you can attend the first two days online from home and then take your exam in person at a nearby test centre. This makes it easier to complete your SIA CCTV Course online without traveling.
- ยฃ14 โ ยฃ16 per hour for entry-level positions
- ยฃ18 โ ยฃ22 per hour for advanced roles in high-security sectors
No, CCTV monitoring must be done from a licensed control room.
By law, you must have an SIA CCTV Licence to operate security cameras in public spaces or businesses. Without it, you cannot legally work as a CCTV operator.
The course teaches:
- How to operate CCTV cameras and monitor security footage
- UK laws on CCTV surveillance (Data Protection Act, GDPR)
- How to identify security risks and report incidents
- Control room procedures and working with the police
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CCTV operator salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from ยฃ15 to ยฃ20 per hour for CCTV operator roles.
To read our full list of FAQs,ย click here.ย
1. Working in the Private Security Industry
2. Working as a CCTV Operator
3. Practical Use of CCTV Systems
At the end of the CCTV course, you will be required to pass 2 exams to achieve your qualification.
Preparing for exams can feel worrying, but don't lose confidence. Everything you need to know is covered in the CCTV Operator Course, and your training instructor will fully prepare you for success.
Our pass rates are among the highest in the security sector, because we work with highly experienced training instructors who lead top quality courses.
Getting To Your CCTV Training Course In Nottingham
Venue location
The venue for the 3-day CCTV training in Nottingham is the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel, 296 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG5 2BT, UK.
By Train
The venue is easily accessible by those who arrive by train. Nottingham Station is about a 10-minute walk from the city centre and offers easy access to tram and bus routes as well as taxis. The station is served by East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern trains. The hotel is one mile from the city centre and on a bus route. So if you like a walk, it will take you about 35 minutes to arrive at the hotel.
Local Taxi Operators:
These are the top 3 Trip Advisor-recommended taxis. It is advisable to pre-book your taxi. Most taxi companies have their own App, which you can download to book and pay for their services. The journey to the hotel takes around 3 minutes and costs between ยฃ6 - ยฃ10.
DG Cars
0115 9 500 500 | 0115 9 607 607
Ali Baba Cabs
07365 444888
Royal Cabs
0115 960 8608
By Public Transport
You can also catch several public transport buses from the station. The journey takes 18- 21 minutes, depending on the bus route. Depending on traffic diversions, you may have to change bus en route. Your destination stop is Redcliffe Road, Sherwood Rise, and from there, it is a 3-minute walk to the hotel.
By Car
Travelling by car is straightforward. Using the M1 exit at 26. Then Follow the A610 and Gregory Blvd/A6130 to Mansfield Rd/A60 in Nottingham. There is ample free parking at the venue.
Walkability
The area around the course venue has an 8.8 walkability score, which means easy walking access to shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and fast food outlets. If you fancy visiting a local attraction, you can walk to The Forest, known for its annual Goose Fair, Nottingham Arbotorium, and Coppice Park; three miles away, you will find the renowned Trent Cricket Ground.
Accommodation
You can book at the venue if you have decided to stay in Nottingham for the CCTV training course. The Mercure Sherwood Hotel has a laid-back environment and houses a pool and fitness centre. You can take your meals at the hotelโs popular restaurant. Prices start from around ยฃ57 for the room per night.
The area also has several other hotels within easy reach of the venue, including the Premier Inn, around 0.8 miles away, with prices around ยฃ45, including breakfast.
There are also more budget-friendly hotels within walking distance of the venue or on a direct bus route.
Food
The food at the Mercure Sherwood Hotel is popular with locals and visitors alike. However, if you want to wander further afield, you will find a wide variety of gastronomic delights. The area abounds with restaurants, including the Royal Thai, an Asian fusion restaurant within walking distance of the venue. Plus, the Masala Junction restaurant is for Indian fine dining. There is The Codโs Scallops, Doce Vista, Panchoโs Fish Bar and Kebab for fast food or takeaway.
Also within walking distance, you will find several British pubs like The Grosvenor on Mansfield Road. If you want to see a bit more of Nottinghamโlike the nightlifeโ you can head to the busy, lively Old Market Square or into the city centre for an explosive variety of entertainment. For example, visit Rock City, an indie bar and club, or the Revolution, a classic Nottingham pub popular with locals and visitors. Nottingham is a city of diversity that is a great part of its charm, that and Robin Hood, of course!
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Nottingham
Nottingham is a vibrant, busy city with two universities, three colleges and a business school. It is a historic city and plays host to many International visitors. It is the 6th largest city in the UK and home to premier league football club Nottingham Forest F.C and one of the oldest football clubs in the world Notts County. Other world-class sporting events are held regularly in Nottingham, providingโalongside retail and other business sites plus numerous clubs and barsโgreat career and work opportunities for those trained in CCTV monitoring services.
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Unfortunately to attend a SIA CCTV Course you will need to be over 18.
Working in this industry can sometimes be stressful. It's best if you can deal with situations like this well.
Working in CCTV can mean spending long amounts of time being very focused.
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