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Southampton CCTV Operator Courses give you all the practical, legal and security knowledge you need to get a job in CCTV in Southampton.
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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 Southampton
Venue location
Unit 31, Basepoint Centre, Premier Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AQ
Marylebone is a district in the West End of London, in the City of Westminster. Oxford Street, Europe's busiest shopping street, forms its southern boundary. An ancient parish and latterly a metropolitan borough, it merged with the boroughs of Westminster and Paddington to form the new City of Westminster in 1965.
The venue lies one-mile northwest of Euston.
By Train
The fastest way you can get to your training at Southampton from London Waterloo is by South Western Railway to Southampton Central train station, taking 1 hour and 13 minutes, then change for the Salisbury train going 14 minutes and 3 stops to Romsey train station. Alight there.
Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AQ is your final destination: Basepoint - Romsey, Abbey Park
Parking
The nearest parking to the Basepoint Centre if driving from central Southampton would be Bracken Woods (Car Park) just off Rownhams Lane, north of Southampton city. If you are driving to Romsey and want to get a bus to the venue there is parking at Alma Road Car Park, convenient for either the bus, or walking to the venue.
Walkability
Your course venue is about 2 miles walking distance from Romsey train station, taking approximately 40 minutes; From the station find Botley Road, and then take Whitenap Lane until you are on Premier Way. This area has a walk score of 43 out of 100. It means that there are local shops and amenities, but you might prefer to take a bus or taxi to the venue.
By Bus or Taxi
The bus options are services 4 and 5 towards Southampton city centre, taking you to the venue from Alma Road, which is a short walk from the Romsey train station. The journey is about 5 minutes, get off at Montford Road stop, and walk a further 8 minutes down Botley Way, onto Premier Way - from the roundabout. A taxi from the train station will cost £8-11. Paragon Taxis or Journey 2 Private Hire. It is recommended you book taxis in advance as it may be busy.
By Car
Follow A4 to M4 for 25 min (7.1 mi). Take M3 to Winchester Rd in Hampshire. Take exit 12 from M3 for 1 hr 7 min (65.6 mi). Continue on Winchester Rd to your destination in Romsey 15 min (6.1 mi)
Accommodation
Those travelling from far to attend our course may want to stay at a hotel. A reliable choice, and on the way in from Southampton city, would be Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts, You head up to Southampton General Hospital and the hotel is just above where you meet the M27.
Closer to the course venue, and for a more individual style you could go for Wrens Farm Guest House Ltd which is a short journey to the east from Abbey Park industrial estate- down Botley Road, then just after North Baddesley village, the guest house is on Castle Lane. Or for a place in Romsey itself, there is The Palmerston Rooms free Wi-Fi and breakfast included. This traditional lodging house is not far south of the train station, on Palmerston Street. All these choices are in the £70 a night budget area.
Food
Being one of the busiest cities in Hampshire, Southampton is home to any tasty meal you could want. Takeaways from pizzas to McDonalds and Burger King are always within walking distance. There's a Pizza Hut Restaurant which has good menu options and there are several branches in the city centre. If you are wanting somewhere close to the venue Luzborough has solid food choices,if you take the Premier Way from Abbey Park, take a left on the roundabout and you are there. In Romsey there are plenty of fish and chips, Indian, Chinese, or kebab places. There is Funky Flamingo Romsey - Lounge & Restaurant if you fancy something a little bit livelier. Take Station Road going south from the train station, past the Waitrose, and onto Latimer Street, leading to a small turnoff called Broadwater Road. Here you will find the restaurant and cocktail lounge.
SIA CCTV Job Opportunities in Southampton
There are hundreds of places with potential job opportunities for CCTV operatives. You can always work in shopping centres like the Cascdes, Fareham, and there are commercial businesses. For prison work, there is nearby. HMP Winchester There are many hospitals in the local area including Southampton General Hospital. Also, pubs and nightclubs where licensed CCTV personnel can find interesting work. Lastly, the local football clubs provide opportunities for weekend work.
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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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