Programme Details

CERTIFICATE COURSE: CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) INSTALLATION


Course Description
A CCTV Technician performs specific duties and responsibilities, under supervision of supervisor or Team Lead for CCTV Installations & Operations, which consist of directing, coordinating, planning, designing, operating, installing, troubleshooting and routine maintenance of video surveillance cameras and systems connected with project specification / codal provision. A CCTV Technician also responsible for installing and maintaining closed circuit television system.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to:

  • Recognize & comply safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping.
  • Work in a team, understand and practice soft skills, technical English to communicate with required clarity.
  • Understand and explain the concept in quality tools and labour welfare legislation and apply such in day to day work to improve productivity & quality.
  • Explain energy conservation, global warming and pollution and contribute in day to day work by optimally using available resources.
  • Explain personnel finance, entrepreneurship and manage/organize related task in day to day work for personal & societal growth.
  • Understand and apply basic computer working, basic operating system and uses internet services to get accustomed & take benefit of IT development.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamental elements that make up a CCTV System.
  • Set up a Camera
  • Set up a Monitor
  • Set up Network devices
  • Set up Encoder and Decoders
  • Set up recording devices (NVR & DVR, VMS)
  • Set up Server and Storage
  • Set up UPS/DCPS
  • Set up Pole and foundation
  • Connect up and test system elements
  • Adjust the Back Focus of a lens to prevent picture going out of focus from day to night.
  • Setup For Wireless communication

Job Opportunities
  • CCTV Technician
  • CCTV Operator

Entry Requirements
The following candidates are eligible to apply:
  1. Holders of WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level)/NABTEB or its equivalent with Credit passes in English Language and any Two (2) relevant subjects
  2. Mature Candidates with related experience
  3. Candidates awaiting Results in the current year of application