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Introduction to Surveillance Training

With the ever increasing changes to the private security industry, practitioners have had to ensure their services are of a professional nature requiring recognized training qualifications. Our professional surveillance training provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct surveillance operations covertly.

CTR Services have created the first nationally recognized surveillance training qualification recognized at Level 3; the course is certified by the Open College Network and Skills for Security maintaining the high standards as set out by the Security Industry Authority. Our surveillance course is broken down into the following ten modules:

Module 1: Introduction & Roles of the Surveillance Operative
Module 2: Stages of Surveillance
Module 3: Static Surveillance
Module 4: Mobile Surveillance
Module 5: Technical Surveillance
Module 6: Planning & Preparation
Module 7: The Intelligence Cycle
Module 8: Legislation
Module 9: Surveillance Awareness
Module 10: Equipment & Photography

Surveillance Training Course Dates

The non-residential course over a seven day period will be conducted at our unique training facility in Norfolk, UK over the following dates:

Book with plenty of time to gain a place, due to the fact we operate a first come first served basis and only have between 6 - 12 students on a course.

Surveillance Training Course Structure

Contact Us Today This surveillance training course was designed by CTR Services Ltd to cater for the demand from our UK clients. We are endorsed by the Open College Network and Skills for Security. The course structure focuses on developing the student to a level where they can conduct surveillance proficiently; the course is broken down into theory and practical with structured exercises throughout leading to a live final exercise. No other training course can provide this type of surveillance training with the added career development system we have to all surveillance training students.

The recognition of the surveillance training course is second to none and during the 7 days you will develop a portfolio which prepares you for the future within the Commercial and Private sectors.

Surveillance Training Course Breakdown

So what will you learn on the 7 day Professional Surveillance training course?

To make the learning progressive, you will be taught the theory aspects first and then progress on to the practical allowing you to practice what you have been taught in the classroom. You will learn every aspect of surveillance ensuring that you are competent on completion of the course.

Introduction & Roles of the Surveillance Operative

This module will get you to explore the meaning of surveillance and its definition. The roles in which surveillance is used is varied with a number of different agencies being involved, there is also a long history to surveillance with many scenarios utilizing surveillance throughout history. The use of military and private resources for surveillance is also varied and the difference in methods and equipment can clearly be seen.

Stages of Surveillance

There are different methods to carrying out surveillance and these are basically the different stages of each surveillance operation. Surveillance requires various stages to be conducted outlining the task from beginning to end, all aspects of the task are required to be thoroughly analysed ensuring a dedicated effort.

Static Surveillance

Static surveillance is conducted from a static location with good observation of the subject, subject’s residence, subject’s vehicle or any location which is relevant to the task at hand. The static platform can be any location, which offers the best observation arcs but still provides the operative with concealment or at least a chance to blend in with the surrounding environment; it can be covert/overt, rural/urban, on foot, vehicle or building.

Mobile Surveillance

Mobile surveillance is used when the subject is on the move and the need to follow and gather further information as to locations visited and activities of the subject depending on the operation aims are required. Mobile surveillance can be conducted using various vehicles including cars, vans, motorcycles and boats. Mobile surveillance is a broad subject to cover and this assignment will ensure you understand the basics.

Technical Surveillance

Technical surveillance is the use of electronic devices in order to ascertain subject activities. Technical surveillance is a vast subject incorporating electronic capabilities and the knowledge of how these devices work is paramount in both using for surveillance and also in countering any surveillance in progress.

Planning & Preparation

In order to produce a successful surveillance task it inevitably comes down to the work that goes into the meticulous planning and preparation that has to be conducted prior to the operation, in this module we will be looking in depth to what actually needs to be considered in the planning stages and the preparation element of the operation. Planning is carried out in many types of operation to enable all personnel working on the assignment to be familiar with their duties and that of the rest of the team that they will be working with, also it is carried out to produce a template so that every eventuality has been catered for and thus providing a smooth running of an operation.

The Intelligence Cycle

This module will explore the process of collecting information and processing it in to intelligence within the final report, we will also demonstrate the power of intelligence within the world today.

Legislation

A knowledge of relevant up to date legislation is required when conducting surveillance as the evidence you present may have to stand up in a court of law and so everything must be legal from the preservation of evidence to the way in which that evidence has been gained. This module will explore the relevant legislation and how it affects private surveillance operatives.

Surveillance Awareness

This assignment will get you to explore the difference between Anti and Counter surveillance and the knowledge and drills associated with this topic.

Equipment & Photography

To enhance your capability as surveillance operative there are different types of equipment available to you. As you can appreciate some equipment is more specialised than others and depending on the working environment depends on the equipment needed. The equipment used must be relevant to the task at hand and also provide the operator with effective results. Some equipment will be preferred to most tasks whereas others will only be used on certain jobs.

Surveillance Training Course Location

The new training location is a sophisticated and well presented location that caters for all the students needs and is the perfect setting to train and learn in a secure and concentrated environment. The resources available allow students to present exercises and tasks with latest visual display systems.

Surveillance Qualifications & Work Progression

As this course is based around Commercial and Private surveillance within the UK, it has a portfolio that develops students for career progression within management and other senior aspects of the security market. The portfolios of certificates you will gain by the end of the course are:

CTR Surveillance & Intelligence Officers Certificate.
Skills for Security Surveillance & Intelligence Officers Certificate.
Open College Network Level 3 Surveillance Certificate.
Skills for Security Log book.
Portfolio & CV creation.

Due to the fact that we are an operational company first we do offer some of our students work at the end of the course as long as they meet our criteria. On an average CP course 62% of students have worked for CTR, 9% of students have been placed with other companies, 5% have gone straight into higher education within protection and the remainders have found their own paths within the industry. Visit our links bellow for more information:

www.ctrservices.co.uk

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