Law, Military Science and Security Safety in Society

CCTV Installation Training

SAQA US 244320 | NQF 4 | Credits 9 | Duration 6 Days
From $1,382 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It covers planning, mounting, cabling, configuration, and testing of CCTV components, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan the installation of a CCTV system based on site survey and client requirements.
  • Select appropriate CCTV components, including cameras, recorders, cables, and power supplies.
  • Install and mount cameras, brackets, and associated hardware securely and safely.
  • Terminate and test cables, ensuring proper signal transmission and power delivery.
  • Configure CCTV system settings, including recording schedules, motion detection, and remote access.
  • Conduct system testing and handover, providing basic user training to the client.

Target Audience

This course is designed for electricians, security technicians, and individuals seeking to enter the electronic security industry. It is ideal for those responsible for the installation and maintenance of surveillance systems.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to CCTV Systems and Safety

Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of CCTV systems and their components
• Identify relevant safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Explain the role of CCTV in security and surveillance
• Recognize different types of cameras and their applications
• Describe basic electrical principles for CCTV installations

Topics:
• Overview of CCTV systems and components
• Safety regulations (OHS Act, SANS 10142-1)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
• Types of cameras: analog, IP, dome, bullet, PTZ
• Basic electrical principles: voltage, current, resistance
• Introduction to cabling: coaxial, UTP, fiber optic
• Tools and equipment for installation

Day 2: CCTV System Design and Planning

Objectives:
• Conduct a site survey and assess customer requirements
• Design a CCTV system layout including camera placement
• Select appropriate cameras, lenses, and storage solutions
• Calculate field of view and resolution requirements
• Plan cable routes and power distribution

Topics:
• Site survey techniques and documentation
• Camera placement: coverage, angles, lighting considerations
• Lens selection: focal length, aperture, depth of field
• Resolution standards: megapixels, TVL, compression
• Storage calculations: DVR/NVR capacity, retention periods
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) and power supply planning
• Cable routing best practices: conduit, cable trays, burial

Day 3: Camera Installation and Mounting

Objectives:
• Install and mount cameras securely in various environments
• Run and terminate cables correctly
• Connect cameras to power and video/data transmission lines
• Test camera functionality and adjust settings
• Apply weatherproofing and tamper-proofing measures

Topics:
• Mounting techniques: wall, ceiling, pole, corner
• Cable termination: BNC connectors, RJ45 jacks
• Power connections: 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE
• Camera configuration: resolution, frame rate, WDR
• Weatherproofing: IP ratings, junction boxes
• Tamper-resistant installation practices
• Testing tools: multimeter, cable tester, test monitor

Day 4: DVR/NVR Setup and Network Configuration

Objectives:
• Install and configure DVR/NVR units
• Set up local and remote viewing access
• Configure recording schedules and motion detection
• Integrate cameras with the recording system
• Troubleshoot common connectivity issues

Topics:
• DVR vs NVR: differences and selection criteria
• Initial setup: hard drive installation, firmware updates
• Network configuration: IP addressing, subnet, gateway
• Port forwarding and DDNS for remote access
• Recording modes: continuous, motion, scheduled
• Motion detection setup: sensitivity, zones
• Troubleshooting: no video, poor image, connection drops

Day 5: Advanced Features and Integration

Objectives:
• Implement advanced analytics: line crossing, intrusion detection
• Integrate CCTV with access control and alarm systems
• Configure video management software (VMS)
• Set up backup and redundancy solutions
• Understand cybersecurity basics for IP cameras

Topics:
• Video analytics: tripwire, loitering, object removal
• Integration with access control: triggers and events
• VMS features: live view, playback, export
• Backup solutions: RAID, cloud storage, off-site
• Cybersecurity: changing default passwords, firmware updates
• Remote monitoring: mobile apps, client software
• System scalability and future upgrades

Day 6: Commissioning, Testing, and Maintenance

Objectives:
• Perform final system commissioning and handover
• Test all system functions and document results
• Provide user training and create maintenance schedules
• Troubleshoot complex system faults
• Comply with SAQA unit standard requirements for assessment

Topics:
• Commissioning checklist: verify all components
• Image quality assessment: focus, exposure, backlight
• System documentation: as-built drawings, wiring schematics
• User training: basic operation and troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance: cleaning, firmware updates, cable checks
• Fault finding: systematic approach, using diagnostic tools
• Assessment preparation: logbooks, practical demonstration

Practicals

24 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for developing competence in CCTV installation. Learners will practice mounting cameras, terminating cables, configuring recorders, and troubleshooting in a simulated environment to meet the unit standard outcomes.

Practical Activities
  • Camera Mounting and Cable Termination — Learners mount various camera types on different surfaces and terminate coaxial and UTP cables with appropriate connectors. (6h)
  • DVR/NVR Setup and Network Configuration — Learners set up a DVR/NVR, connect cameras, configure network settings, and enable remote viewing. (6h)
  • System Integration and Troubleshooting — Learners integrate CCTV with a simulated access control system and diagnose common faults. (6h)
  • Commissioning and Handover — Learners perform a full system commission, document the installation, and conduct a user training session. (6h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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20 12% off
25 15% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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