01/08/2025
Who requires this qualification?
Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a licence. Any business that uses CCTV to monitor a public space or members of the public will need trained security staff qualified as a CCTV operator and who hold a SIA licence. A level 2 award for CCTV operators in the private security industry qualification is required by law for an individual to apply for a SIA licence to work as a CCTV operator.
What does the qualification cover?
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
