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SIA CCTV Operator Course Birmingham

Train with DS Education in Birmingham B19. Complete a three-day CCTV Operator course and gain the qualification required to apply for an SIA CCTV licence.

Prices start at £229.99. Deposit and instalment payment options may be available.

About the CCTV Operator course

Learn to work in public space surveillance, CCTV monitoring and control room environments. Training includes relevant legislation, professional responsibilities, incident response, evidence handling and practical CCTV operation.

Where CCTV Operators can work

  • Shopping centres and retail parks
  • Offices and business parks
  • Transport hubs and airports
  • Local authorities and control rooms
  • Event and corporate surveillance environments

CCTV Operator packages and prices

Single Course - £229.99

Three-day CCTV Operator training, three free exam retakes, same-day results and learner portal access.

Gold Package - £279.99

CCTV Operator training plus Emergency First Aid, unlimited retakes, priority support and SIA licence guidance.

Premium Package - £459.99

CCTV Operator training, Emergency First Aid, Door Supervisor course and additional progression support.

CCTV Operator eligibility and course requirements

Learners must meet the applicable age, identity and licensing requirements. The SIA carries out its own checks when deciding licence applications.

Required CCTV self-study must be completed before attending training. DS Education provides instructions following enrolment.

CCTV Operator course FAQs

How long is the CCTV Operator course?

The DS Education CCTV Operator course in Birmingham runs over three days.

How much does the CCTV course cost?

The Single Course starts at £229.99, Gold costs £279.99 and Premium costs £459.99.

Do I need First Aid for CCTV training?

First Aid is not a requirement for the CCTV Operator course. Emergency First Aid is included in the Gold and Premium packages.

What will I learn?

You will study the private security industry, CCTV legislation, control room responsibilities, evidence handling and practical CCTV system operation.

Do I need to complete self-study?

Yes. Required self-study must be completed before attending, normally at least 24 hours before your course starts.

Where is the course held?

DS Education delivers CCTV Operator training in Birmingham B19.

Can I pay a deposit?

Yes. DS Education advertises a £99.99 deposit option, subject to the current booking terms.

Will I automatically receive an SIA licence?

No. After passing the qualification, you must apply separately to the SIA and satisfy its licensing requirements.

Upcoming CCTV Operator course dates in Birmingham

Wed 18th Nov 2026 to Fri 20th Nov 2026

Start date: 2026-11-18

End date: 2026-11-20

Status: open

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After your CCTV qualification

Take your security career further

Completing your SIA CCTV Operator training can open the door to control room, public space surveillance and security monitoring roles. You can also build on your qualification with additional security training.

Build Your Security Career

Develop your skills and qualifications to explore a wider range of security opportunities across Birmingham and the UK.

  • Develop specialist CCTV and surveillance skills
  • Add another SIA licence qualification
  • Explore wider frontline security opportunities
  • Progress towards supervisory or training roles

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Develop towards specialist security work involving executive protection, VIP security and personal protection assignments.

From £1999.99

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Become an SIA Trainer

Experienced security professionals can consider teaching and assessing qualifications to help train the next generation of security personnel. Additional teaching and assessing qualifications and experience requirements may apply.

From £1499.99

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Develop Your CCTV Experience

After qualifying and obtaining the appropriate SIA licence, CCTV Operators can gain experience in monitoring centres, corporate security, retail surveillance and control room operations.

  • Public space surveillance
  • Control room operations
  • Incident reporting and evidence handling
  • Security monitoring and coordination

Maintain Your SIA Licence

Keep track of your CCTV licence expiry date and follow the Security Industry Authority's current renewal requirements. Apply in good time to avoid an interruption to licensed employment.

View Official SIA Guidance
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