Hi Tech Training

CCTV

CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) COURSES

GENERAL

The courses are designed to give participants a practical knowledge of various aspects of CCTV. Four courses are available including “Preliminary Electronic Secirity” designed to give people who have no previous electrical or electronics experience the prerequisite knowledge and skills required to attend the “CCTV Foundation” course in addition to providing them with a flavour of what CCTV is all about. The “CCTV Foundation” course gives participants more in depth knowledge CCTV Systemsand practical skills. For more advanced applications, the “Digital CCTV & Remote Access” course focuses on integrating CCTV with computers, IP and modern communications technologies. An additional option “Applied CCTV Technology” is available for participants wishing to progress further and obtain the FETAC National award.

The courses can benefit people either working or intending to work as a: - Security Manager, Security Supervisor,
Security Guard, CCTV Control Room Employee, CCTV Sales Person, CCTV Protected Premises Owner/Manager,
Potential CCTV Purchaser/Advisor, CCTV System Maintenance Employee, CCTV Installer, CCTV Specifier.

They can also benefit people with technical experience who need to upgrade their skill levels and qualifications such as:-
Alarm Installers, Cable Installation Personnel, Electricians, Fitters, Technicians, etc. OR anyone just wishing to improve
their knowledge of CCTV.

CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) FOUNDATION

Aim:

  1. This course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of CCTV systems at a foundation level.

Qualification:

  1. On completion of the Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.

Duration:

  1. 18 hours (6 x 3 hour training sessions). Classes will be held in comfortable surroundings.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the fundamental elements that make up a CCTV System.
  2. Set up a Camera.
  3. Set up a Monitor.
  4. Set up Switches.
  5. Set up Quads.Remote Security System Courses
  6. Set up Multiplexers.
  7. Set up recording devices.
  8. Connect up and test system elements.
  9. Be aware of the issues associated with lighting and scene illumination.
  10. Adjust the Back Focus of a lens to prevent picture going out of focus from day to night.
  11. Be aware of the significance of the “Operational Requirement” and the Rotakin® Test System.
  12. Be aware of the relevant standards and issues.
  13. Use a lens calculator to choose correct lens for particular application.
  14. Have an awareness of the changing technology and it’s impact on the industry.

Course Content:

  1. CCTV Systems: – Introduction and uses.
  2. Elements of a basic CCTV system: - Camera, monitor and recorder.
  3. Camera types and uses: - Fixed and movable, indoor and outdoor, monochrome and colour, day and night.
  4. Camera specifications: - Sensitivity, signal to noise ratio and resolution.
  5. Back Focus adjustment.
  6. Lens types: - Fixed and variable focal length, manual and motorised zoom.
  7. Use of lens calculator.
  8. Scene illumination: - Lighting considerations, LED’s, infrared lamp maintenance and bulb life.
  9. Switches, Quads, Multiplexers and control systems: - Types and applications.
  10. Monitors and Multiple screen displays.
  11. Recording the footage: - Analogue and Digital video recorders.
  12. Time-lapse recording. Reviewing video footage.
  13. Cables and connectors: - Types, uses, limitations, preparation and testing.
  14. Connection to other security systems.
  15. Use of test equipment including: - Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Light Meters, Pattern Generators and Cable Length Meters.
  16. Relevant standards, issues and the “Operational Requirement”.
  17. The Analogue or Digital option? Changing technology and keeping updated.

Practical “Hands-On” experience: - 50% approx.

DIGITAL CCTV & REMOTE ACCESS

Aim:

  1. This course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of integrating Analogue and Digital technologies in addition to access and control from remote locations

Qualification:

  1. On completion of the Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.

Duration:

  1. 18 hours (6 x 3 hour training sessions). Classes will be held in comfortable surroundings.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the fundamental elements that make up a Digital CCTV System.Digital CCTV Systems
  2. Understand how to integrate Analogue with Digital technologies.
  3. Set up IP, wireless and Covert cameras.
  4. Configure telemetry systems.
  5. Access and control CCTV from remote locations.
  6. Set-up an IP/Network solution for CCTV.
  7. Set-up and programme digital recording devices.
  8. Keep updated with latest standards and changing technology.

Course Content:

  1. Digital CCTV Systems: – Introduction and uses. Core elements of a system.
  2. Integrating Analogue with Digital technology.
  3. Cameras: - IP Cameras, Covert cameras, wireless systems.
  4. Telemetry systems: - Pan, Tilt and Zoom controls, setting up presets.
  5. Accessing images from remote locations: - CCTV monitoring and control
  6. over LAN/ WAN/ Internet.
  7. Transmission of video signals: - Cable, Fibre-Optic and IP.
  8. IP Technology, LAN, WAN and network principles.
  9. Personal Computer principles.
  10. Integrating CCTV with existing Computer network.
  11. Setting up IP/Network solutions.
  12. IP Video Encoders, Video Compression techniques.
  13. Recording technology: - DVR’s, Network Video Recorders (NVR), Setting up and Programming recording devices.
  14. CCTV Standards, legislative and ethical issues.
  15. Keeping up with latest industry developments.

Practical “Hands-On” experience: - 50% approx.

FETAC - Level 5 Minor Award – CCTV & Lighting (C20160)

APPLIED CCTV TECHNOLOGY

Aim:

  1. This course is designed to give participants a knowledge of technology types and options available to achieve workable CCTV solutions

Qualification:fetac

  1. A Certificate of course completion will be issued to participants who have fully attended the course.
    Please note: - Applied CCTV Technology course participants who have attended the Hi-Tech Training courses
    in CCTV Foundation and Digital CCTV & Remote Access may sit the FETAC written examination leading to FETAC - Level 5 Component Award – CCTV & Lighting (C20160) on the last training session of this course

Duration:

  1. 6 hours (2 x 3 hour training sessions). Classes will be held in comfortable surroundings.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Review of related CCTV learning to date
  2. Be aware of design considerations for different CCTV Technologies
  3. Prepare for FETAC Written Examination

Course Content:

  1. Compatibility of equipment, transmission media and integrating technologies
  2. Principles of video management, traditional and alternative methods for storing images, reasons for poor quality recording
  3. Analysis and study of: - control room layouts, rack mounting of equipment, effective cabling/wiring layouts for a range of systems
  4. Specifications for CCTV systems
  5. Maintaining and upgrading systems
  6. Further uses of CCTV
  7. Customer care: - how to demonstrate features and functions of a system
  8. Review of terminologies and definitions for CCTV and Lighting
  9. FETAC Written Examination

Practical “Hands-On” experience: - Practically orientated.

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