CCTV Systems Understanding and Operation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the purpose and principles of CCTV systems
• Identify and describe the main components of a CCTV system
• Demonstrate correct operation of CCTV equipment and monitoring procedures
• Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to resolve common CCTV issues
• Comply with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures regarding CCTV use
• Evaluate recorded footage and produce accurate incident reports

Target Audience

Security officers, control room operators, and individuals responsible for monitoring or managing CCTV systems in corporate, industrial, or public environments.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. These sessions cover installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of CCTV systems, ensuring competence in key skills.

Practical Activities

• Camera Installation and Cabling — Learners install analog and IP cameras, run and terminate cables, and test connectivity using appropriate tools. (3h)
• System Configuration and Setup — Learners configure DVR/NVR, set up IP cameras, adjust recording settings, and enable remote viewing. (3h)
• System Operation and Troubleshooting — Learners operate the system, perform playback/export, and diagnose common faults such as no video, poor image quality, and connectivity issues. (2h)
• Practical Assessment — Learners complete a timed practical assessment where they install, configure, and operate a CCTV system from scratch, demonstrating all key competencies. (2h)

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

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.