The UK's leading awarding qualification for CCTV

• Supported by high-quality learning materials

• The required qualification to allow learners to apply for their SIA licence

• Written by some of the leading experts and authors in the sector

Operate legally and effectively as a CCTV operator.

Designed for learners looking to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a CCTV operator in public space surveillance, this qualification is based on the SIA’s own specifications and has recently been updated to take into account new requirements.

The Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance) within the Private Security Industry delivers the knowledge and understanding needed by learners and meets the requirements of current legislation.

To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 31 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 22contact hours (3-days) if self-study is undertaken. More information is available in the qualification specification.

Topics include:

• The main characteristics of the Private Security Industry

• The importance of safe working practices

• Drug-misuse legislation

• The purpose of CCTV systems

• Surveillance techniques

• Producing evidential documentation