Upskilling Door Supervisor

To work as a door supervisor in the security industry of UK. You need to do the door supervisor course with an SIA compliant training provider. The door supervisor course is a 6 days training. the price of the course in london is as stated above if booked online. the door supervisor course after successful competition allows you to apply for your SIA door supervisor license

Units for SIA CCTV Course

Core Learning and Qualifications for a CCTV (Public Space Surveilance) License

Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry

  • Know the main charateristics and purpose of the private security industry
  • Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
  • understand the importance of operational procedures in public space surveillance (CCTV) operations.
  • Understand how public space surveilance (CCTV) system equipment operates
  • Understand surveilance techniques
  • Understand different types of incidents and how to respond to them
  • Understand health and safety in the CCTV equipment
  • Produce Evidential Document

Unit 3: Practical Operation of CCTV Equipment within the Private Security Industry

  • Understand how to use the CCTV equipment
  • Be able to operate the CCTV equipment

Roles and responsibilities of CCTV operator and CCTV team

The role of the door supervisor

Door Supervisor are security operatives working at a licensed premises, for example bars, night clubs, hotels, restaurants and large events. The main role of a door supervisor is to make sure customers have an enjoyable experience in a safe environmet.

Attending training and passing the national qualification provides the minimum knowledge and understanding to start working as a door supervisor. They must be licensed by the regulatory body for the UK security industry the SIA Security industry authority.

CCTV Operator role

To carry out jobs as per requirements laid down by the terms and conditions of the contract. Typical roles of a CCTV operator would include

  • Remaining vigilant throughout the CCTV operator shift
  • Maintaning security
  • Daily check CCTV equipment
  • Correct Operation of CCTV system
  • Incident Reporting
  • Handling of evidence

The job of a CCTV operator is much more responsiblilty than a normal security guard, cause he looking at a number  of CCTV cameras and analysing the situation at different locations. He is the one who would be directing the field security  operators to scenes where attention is required. A CCTV operator must be very knowledgeable as regards to the law that governs his sphere of responsibility especially the data protection act, a good source of information is available on the information comissioner’s website.

Course Modules
Module 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
  • Overview of the private security sector.

  • Key roles and responsibilities of security professionals.

  • Legal aspects and compliance requirements.

  • Communication and customer service skills.

  • Health and safety considerations in the security industry.

Module 2: Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator
  • Understanding CCTV surveillance systems.

  • Types of CCTV cameras and their applications.

  • Legal and ethical considerations in CCTV monitoring.

  • Recording and data storage regulations.

  • Effective monitoring techniques for crime prevention.

Module 3: Practical Operation of CCTV Equipment
  • Hands-on training with CCTV control room operations.

  • Operating recording and playback systems.

  • Incident reporting and evidence handling.

  • Coordinating with emergency services and law enforcement.

  • Identifying and responding to suspicious activities.

Learner Entry Requirment

Security operatives are likely in the course of their work to be required to make calls to the emergency services, or need to communicate to resolve conflict. It is essential that security operatives are able to communicate clearly.

 

Assessment

Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed by externally set and marked multiple choice question

Unit 3 is assesssed by practical Demonstration/Assignment internally assessed and marked and quality assured by the awarding body. A workbook and guidance for the assessment for the practical unit 3 would be given to learnerss to complete

Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed under exam conditions

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