SECUREONIX CCTV Basic Technician Course

About Course

A practical beginner-level CCTV technician course covering CCTV fundamentals, camera types, analogue and IP basics, DVR/NVR basics, cabling, connectors, power, HDD, camera installation, recording, playback, mobile viewing, basic site survey and basic troubleshooting. Designed for beginners, electricians, students and new CCTV installers. SECUREONIX course completion certificate subject to training and assessment requirements.

Course Content

01 – CCTV Fundamentals & Applications

1.1 – What is CCTV and Why It Is Used
1.2 – How a CCTV System Works
1.3 – Main Components of a CCTV System
1.4 – Analogue vs IP CCTV Overview
1.5 – Common CCTV Applications & Site Types

02 – Camera Types & Technologies

03 – Analogue CCTV System

04 – IP CCTV Basics

05 – DVR & NVR Basics

06 – CCTV Cabling & Connectors

07 – Power Supply, PoE & HDD Basics

08 – Basic Installation & Camera Positioning

09 – Recording, Playback & Mobile Viewing

10 – Basic Troubleshooting & Site Survey

11 – Practical Assessment

12 – Course Completion & Certification

About Course

Course Content

01 – CCTV Fundamentals & Applications

1.1 – What is CCTV and Why It Is Used

1.2 – How a CCTV System Works

1.3 – Main Components of a CCTV System

1.4 – Analogue vs IP CCTV Overview

1.5 – Common CCTV Applications & Site Types

02 – Camera Types & Technologies

2.1 – Dome, Bullet, Turret & PTZ Cameras

2.2 – Indoor vs Outdoor CCTV Cameras

2.3 – Fixed Lens vs Varifocal Lens

2.4 – Day/Night, IR & Full-Color Camera Technology

2.5 – Camera Resolution, Megapixel & Image Quality Basics

03 – Analogue CCTV System

3.1 – Analogue CCTV System Architecture

3.2 – HD-TVI, HDCVI, AHD & CVBS Basics

3.3 – Connecting Analogue Cameras to a DVR

3.4 – BNC Connector, Video Balun & Coaxial Cable Basics

3.5 – Basic Analogue CCTV Troubleshooting

04 – IP CCTV Basics

4.1 – What is an IP Camera?

4.2 – IP Camera, NVR & Network Architecture

4.3 – IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway & DNS Basics

4.4 – PoE IP Camera Connection Basics

4.5 – Adding an IP Camera to an NVR

4.6 – Basic IP Camera Network Troubleshooting

05 – DVR & NVR Basics

5.1 – DVR vs NVR: Purpose and Difference

5.2 – DVR & NVR Ports and Connections

5.3 – Initial DVR/NVR Setup: Date, Time, Password & Network

5.4 – Camera Channel Management & Basic Recording Setup

5.5 – Playback, Backup & Basic User Management

06 – CCTV Cabling & Connectors

6.1 – Coaxial Cable, Cat5e & Cat6 for CCTV

6.2 – BNC Connector, DC Connector & Video Balun

6.3 – RJ45 Connector & T568A/T568B Crimping

6.4 – Cable Distance, Voltage Drop & Signal Loss

6.5 – Professional Cabling, Testing & Troubleshooting

07 – Power Supply, PoE & HDD Basics

7.1 – CCTV Power Supply: 12V DC, SMPS & Power Calculation

7.2 – PoE Basics: PoE Switch, PoE NVR & Power Budget

7.3 – CCTV HDD Basics, Capacity & Recording Days

7.4 – HDD Installation, Formatting & Health Check

7.5 – UPS, Surge Protection & Basic Power Troubleshooting

08 – Basic Installation & Camera Positioning

8.1 – CCTV Site Survey Before Installation

8.2 – Camera Positioning, Height & Field of View

8.3 – Indoor & Outdoor Camera Installation Basics

8.4 – Cable Routing, Junction Box & Weatherproof Installation

8.5 – Installation Tools, Safety & Final Installation Checklist

09 – Recording, Playback & Mobile Viewing

9.1 – Continuous, Schedule & Motion Recording Modes

9.2 – Search, Playback & Exporting CCTV Footage

9.3 – DVR/NVR Network Setup for Internet Access

9.4 – P2P/Cloud Setup & Mobile App Viewing

9.5 – Basic Remote Viewing Troubleshooting

10 – Basic Troubleshooting & Site Survey

10.1 – CCTV Troubleshooting Process & Diagnostic Checklist

10.2 – No Video, Video Loss & Camera Offline Problems

10.3 – Power, Cable, Connector & HDD Fault Diagnosis

10.4 – IP Conflict, Wrong Subnet & Network Connectivity Problems

10.5 – Final Site Survey, Handover & Preventive Maintenance Checklist

11 – Practical Assessment

11.1 – Practical: Assemble and Connect an Analogue CCTV System

11.2 – Practical: Configure an IP Camera and Add It to an NVR

11.3 – Practical: Cable Termination, Testing & Fault Finding

11.4 – Practical: Recording, Playback, Mobile Viewing & Troubleshooting

11.5 – Final Practical Assessment & Technician Evaluation

12 – Course Completion & Certification

12.1 – Basic CCTV Technician Course Final Revision

12.2 – Final Knowledge Check & Course Completion Requirements

12.3 – Technician Work Standards, Safety & Professional Responsibility

12.4 – Next Career Steps: Installation, Service, AMC & Advanced Training

12.5 – SECUREONIX Course Completion & Certificate Process