Security system companies, electrical and networking contractors, and system integrators, working mostly at customer sites.
Typical tasks
- Survey the site and plan camera positions with the customer
- Mount cameras and lay and terminate cables
- Connect and configure the DVR or NVR and hard disk
- Set up remote viewing on the customer's phone
- Test picture quality, recording and playback
- Attend service calls and fix faults
Key skills
Growing in this career
Experienced technicians can move into wider security systems such as access control and alarms, lead installation teams or take up small installation contracts.
Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.