Our comprehensive two-unit programme covers legal frameworks, surveillance principles, CCTV equipment operation, and professional monitoring standards essential for private security operations.
Unit 1 : Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 : Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator in the Private Security Industry
Anyone who wants to legally work in security.
SIA CCTV Operator Licence
3 days only
2 MCQ exams. Includes practical assessments.
A clear path to becoming a certified Door Supervisor awaits you.
Pass the SIA CCTV Operator Training
Complete your licence application on the SIA's website
Receive your 3-year licence in the post
CCTV qualifications unlock diverse monitoring positions across the expanding security sector with progression opportunities.
Edinburgh's status as Scotland's capital and festival city creates premium CCTV opportunities in government buildings, cultural venues, and tourist attractions. Operators work across the Royal Mile, festival sites, and financial districts, earning £14-£21 hourly. The city's international profile demands exceptional standards. Career development includes government security specialisation, festival coordination, and progression to national security management positions.
Music Events
Bars & Restaurants
Festivals & Concerts
Office Receptions
Shopping Mall
Retails & Warehouses
Every Course Comes With These Perks
Flexible Rescheduling
Change dates
if plans shift
2 FREE Exam Retakes
No more extra cost,
no stress
E-Learning App
Access mock tests &
handbooks
Money-Back Guarantee
Get a refund if you
fail four times
First Aid Training Included
Mandatory and
fully covered
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helpful insights.
Yes, Edinburgh has CCTV operator opportunities in control rooms for shopping centres, corporate buildings, transport hubs, and local authority monitoring centres.