A training school for installing CCTV has been launched. Umar Haq, of Manchester, set up Learn CCTV for engineers, electricians, builders and those already in the industry to be trained in how CCTV works and how to correctly install it.
Umar, who has over 15 years of experience working with CCTV, estimates that up to 30 per cent of systems are incorrectly configured or not operating to their true potential for evidential purposes or to maximise security. He said: “Businesses in the UK spend millions of pounds buying CCTV, but so many systems are incorrectly installed or not set up or configured in the most secure way.
“After a long career in the industry, I realised there was a gap in the market for a training service that offers tuition to those who already deal with CCTV and those would like to learn more about it in order to offer another service to their customers, which will in turn increase their profit. Most training firms leave the engineers more confused than when they turned up. Our aim is to keep the training simple and hands on so the trainees understand and take in more.
“All too often businesses only realise their CCTV isn’t working as it should be when a crime occurs – and they don’t have the evidence they need to solve it. At Learn CCTV, we want to help change that by offering electricians, satellite installers, builders, engineers and anyone else interested in a career in the industry the chance to learn everything they need to know.
“We’ve already had interest from people who want to expand their portfolio of skills and businesses who are looking to outsource their CCTV training. We are really excited about being able to create five new jobs – we’ll be looking for a finance director, admin officer, tutor and two technical engineers to help us deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Learn CCTV is one of the few businesses in the UK to offer this service so I am confident that we will meet our business objectives and achieve great success.”
The company is based in Manchester but delivers courses in cities to minimise travel time and make the courses more accessible. James Lambert, Learn CCTV’s training manager, said: “The number of security systems that are incorrectly installed or not optimised for the best results is really quite remarkable. We are aiming to change that so that businesses across the UK can be safer and more secure.
“We teach everything from the very basics on how CCTV works to how to utilise high-end IP systems – and we do it all in a hands-on way that optimises learning, steering clear of boring Power Point presentations. I believe CCTV is an extremely effective tool when used in the right way and I am excited about launching this business and sharing our expertise with others.”
Visit www.learncctv.co.uk.
