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Plymouth CCTV Operator Courses give you all the practical, legal and security knowledge you need to get a job in CCTV in Plymouth.
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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."
โThe whole course was well taught and delivered in a professional manner. My instructor, James Gilles, was very knowledgeable over all subjects covered in the door supervisor and the first aid course. any questions raised were answered immediately and a full explanation given. 10/10 for the whole experience & the support from Get Licensed."
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 Plymouth
Plymouth is one of Britain's most famous ports, with a long history of shipping and trade. It is also one of the most extensive Naval dockyards in Europe. Getting to Plymouth is relatively straightforward by public transport or driving.
By Train
Cross Country and Great Western Railway run frequent trains to Plymouth. Trains run from London Paddingtonโapproximately 3.5 - 4 hoursโ stopping at Reading, Exeter, St David,s Newton Abbot, Castle Cary, Westbury, Pewsey, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway and Totnes. The tickets cost around ยฃ65. It is a 12-minute walk to Plymouth's city centre, Royal Parade.
If you want to go by bus, you can catch the number 11 bus, it takes around 3 minutes and costs ยฃ2.
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside Plymouth station's main entrance and exit. If you require an accessible taxi, the station staff can arrange this. The journey takes around 2 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic. If you want to pre-book your taxi, try these suggestions:
Local Taxi Firms
Needacab.com - Phone +44 1752 666222
Bluecabco.uk - Phone +44 1752477488
Alphacarsplymouth.co.uk - Phone +44 1752911912
Travelling To Plymouth By Car
If this is your first time travelling to Plymouth, we recommend using Google Maps to find the easiest, most direct route to Plymouth by car. This will also tell you where if any, delays are happening.
Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which then merges to become the A38 bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you find yourself crossing the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash, you've gone too far.
From London, it takes around 4 hours
From Manchester, it takes about 4.5 hours
From Cardiff, it takes about 2.5 hours
Travelling To Plymouth By Coach
National Express offers daily coaches to Plymouth from around the UK.
Stage Coach Falcon operates an interurban coach service within the South West, that includes:
Exter
Tauton
Bristol Airport
Bristol City Centre
FlixBus operates a service from London 5-days a week.
Parking
The city has a zone system with plenty of on-street parking in Plymouth with Pay & Display spaces. These operate via the Ringo App; you cannot pre-book spaces here.
To pre-book a parking space, we suggest your use the JustPark website or app.
Walkability
The Plymouth city centre has a walkability score of 94/100. Meaning the area is easy to explore on foot.
Accommodation
As a popular destination for visitors and holidaymakers, finding a hotel is easy, but they can also get booked quickly. Many people will book overnight stays when using Plymouth's ferry services to Europe.
If you decide to stay over rather than commute daily, you can find a range of accommodations in Plymouth, from budget to luxury options. Booking.com offers a range of prices for hotels, apartments and B&Bs. You can find simple guest houses or hotels that provide a range of service and fitness options. OYO Plymouth Central Hotel is around ยฃ131, but you can find lower prices in the city centre, such as the Copthorne Hotel, offering accommodation from ยฃ65. As you move away from the city centre, the prices start to lower - although not if you want beachside accommodation!
Food
There is plenty of choice of eating and drinking establishments throughout the city. You can find all the regular fast food options like KFC, Subway, and Burger King alongside fine dining, delis, cafes and pubs, all with various local and international menus. Here are a few favourites you may like to try.
For A Good Breakfast
Rhubarb & Mustard - 7a Millbay Road Studio 5 - 11, Plymouth PL1 3LF England
Tasties Cafe - Cornwall Street, Stall 150, Plymouth PL1 1PS England
Tasty Lunches & Evening Meals
Dunya Restaurant - 10 Derry_s Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SW England
Cosmic Kitchen - Palace Street Sir John Hawkins Square, Plymouth PL1 2AY England
Friendly Pubs With Food
The Fisherman Arms - 31 Lambhay Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2NN
The Crown & Anchor - 10 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Plymouth
Plymouth is a busy city with commercial and naval ports, four ferry terminals, five marinas, cruise liner visits, and Ro-Ro vessel docking facilities. Then there are the warehouses for the freight cargo. All of which provide many job opportunities for trained CCTV operators. Plymouth also offers many cultural and historical areas and a buzzing nightlight for locals, visitors and naval personnel, requiring trained CCTV operators.
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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.
To succeed in this industry you need to have a certain personality. This characteristic isn't the best for this.
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