Free Level 2 CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. This cctv operators in the private security industry qualification is open to learners aged 19 or over. The course runs over 44 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to operate CCTV systems in public spaces. It meets the requirements for the SIA CCTV licence, which you need to work legally as a CCTV operator in the UK.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll learn the legal and regulatory framework for CCTV operation in public spaces.
You'll understand how to operate CCTV equipment effectively and safely.
You'll learn how to monitor, record, and review CCTV footage.
You'll understand data protection law and how it applies to surveillance work.
You'll learn how to respond to incidents and communicate with emergency services.
You'll understand the role of a CCTV operator within the wider private security industry.
You'll learn how to write accurate incident logs and reports.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning is delivered through tutor-led instruction, practical exercises, and written assessments. Assessment for the Highfield Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry includes knowledge tests and coursework tasks that confirm you meet the standards required for the SIA CCTV licence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
CCTV operator. Monitor public space cameras in retail, transport, or local authority settings.
Security control room operator. Manage surveillance systems from a central monitoring hub.
Town centre CCTV operator. Work for local councils overseeing public area cameras.
Retail security CCTV operator. Support loss prevention teams in shopping centres.
Transport security operator. Monitor CCTV on public transport networks.
What you could study next
SIA Door Supervisor Licence Course (Level 2). If you want to work on the door as well as in the control room, this licence covers physical guarding roles.
Level 3 Award in Security Management. A step up for those moving into supervisory or team leader roles within the private security industry.
Level 2 Award in CCTV (Licence to Practise). Some employers ask for additional licence-linked training depending on the site and role.
