Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Installation - FETAC Level 5 CCTV

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

Qualifications: -
1. On completion of the CCTV Installation Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech
Training Certificate
2. On completion of the Course and successfully completing 1 written examination and a number of FETAC specified practical assessments, the
participant will receive the FETAC - Level 5 Award – CCTV & Lighting (C20160)

Duration: - 24 hours (8 x 3 hour training sessions). Additional time may be allocated if necessary. Classes will be held in comfortable
surroundings.

Learning Objectives: -
• Understand the fundamental elements that make up a CCTV System.
• Set up a Camera.
• Set up a Monitor.
• Set up Switches.
• Set up Quads.
• Set up Multiplexers.
• Set up recording devices.
• Connect up and test system elements.
• Be aware of the issues associated with lighting and scene illumination.
• Adjust the Back Focus of a lens to prevent picture going out of focus from day to night.
• Be aware of the significance of the “Operational Requirement” and the Rotakin ® Test System
• Be aware of relevant standards and issues.
• Use a lens calculator to choose correct lens for particular application.
• Have an awareness of the changing technology and it’s impact on the industry.

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

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