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Free Level 2 CCTV Operator Course in Wandsworth

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Aug 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. This intensive one-week course covers the knowledge and skills required to operate CCTV systems in public spaces. It is the qualification you need to apply for an SIA CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) licence, which is a legal requirement to work as a CCTV operator in the UK. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of a CCTV operator in public spaces.
  • You'll learn how to operate CCTV equipment correctly and safely.
  • You'll identify and respond to incidents captured on CCTV.
  • You'll understand data protection legislation as it applies to CCTV footage.
  • You'll learn how to produce accurate written incident logs and reports.
  • You'll understand the role of CCTV within wider security and public safety operations.
  • You'll recognise the limits of your role and when to escalate to other agencies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre over one week. Assessment includes a written examination and practical assessments covering CCTV operation and incident response. You'll need to demonstrate both your knowledge and your ability to apply it in realistic scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • CCTV operator: monitor public space cameras in town centres or transport hubs.
  • Security control room operator: manage CCTV and access systems from a control room.
  • Retail CCTV operator: monitor in-store and site cameras for a retailer.
  • Local authority CCTV operator: work for a council-run public surveillance team.
  • Transport security officer: CCTV monitoring role in rail, bus, or airport settings.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Highfield Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry, you can apply for your SIA CCTV licence and begin working legally as a CCTV operator. From there, you might consider the Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors to broaden your security options, or a Level 3 qualification in Security Management if you want to move into a supervisory or control room management role.

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