The course is designed for the learner who has the key task of conducting design, installation and planning of CCTV systems with efficiency and effectiveness. The course unit is developed to enable learners to have the opportunity to build on their learning from Unit 1: Principles and Components of Security Surveillance Information Communications Systems. The learner will develop a deeper understanding of the set up and configuration of surveillance systems including selection of cameras, lenses, recorders and cables when setting up security surveillance systems. The learner will acquire the knowledge and skill to assess operational and storage access requirements in the set up of security surveillance systems.

Importantly, the learner will delve into system design and installation. Video motion detection requirements, installation and inspection requirements are incorporated into the course content. Moreover, the learner will be able to understand and evaluate the commissioning and testing processes for security surveillance systems.

Overall, the course aims to deliver a good balance of theory and real-life practical exercises. This will better enable the learner to perform at the workplace and generate practical, functional and achievable solutions for the client.

Key Content

• Organisational procedures for operating surveillance equipment
  Type, uses, characteristics and limitations of surveillance equipment
• Formats and duration of storage media and quality of recorded information admissible as evidence
• Evaluate the different operational requirements when setting up surveillance systems
• Explain requirements when planning and designing surveillance systems
• Selection of cameras and lens when setting up surveillance systems
• Installation and inspection requirements for surveillance systems
• The testing process for surveillance systems
• Relevant licenses from relevant authorities for surveillance operations
• Safety risks and risk control measures
• Surveillance observation techniques, pitfalls and best practices on video data analytics
• Data-mining techniques

Learning Outcomes

• Deploy appropriate CCTV surveillance equipment required for the type of operational environment and in accordance to organisational procedures and regulatory licenses
• Conduct pre-operational checks on CCTV surveillance equipment for operation readiness and effectiveness in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• Obtain operating licenses for CCTV surveillance equipment and approval from the relevant authorities, where required
• Establish communication channels in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements
• Identify safety risks relating to CCTV surveillance investigation and carry out appropriate risk control measures in accordance with organisational requirements
• Perform observation checks on surveillance sites to confirm targets in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Recommend alternate CCTV surveillance operation plans taking into account an organisation’s CCTV surveillance equipment operating procedures, type of operational environment, safety risks and measures, surveillance information gathered and in accordance to regulatory environment
• Analyse video set using basic statistical techniques to identify trends and patterns and make informed decisions in accordance to organisational requirements
• Use information gathered from CCTV surveillance operations to design data infographics for presentations

Mode of Learning

Primary mode of learning for this course is Face-to-Face Classroom session. This will be supplemented with interactive Practical sessions which serves to connect newly-learned knowledge and skills with the realities of the workplace and jobs.