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Short Course

CCTV Security Systems Installation

A short course in CCTV Security Systems Installation and Management typically covers the essential skills and knowledge needed to install, configure, and manage CCTV systems effectively.

Facilitated by Mr. Firmatus & Mr. Edson Kibasa — CSISE, SJCET

Duration
2 Weeks
Contact Hours
30 Hours
Intake Windows
January – March  |  June – August
Venue
UB7 Lab
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Course Content

MOD-01
Introduction to CCTV Systems
  • Overview of security systems and their importance
  • Analog vs. IP cameras, HD-over-Coax, wireless
  • Essential components: cameras, DVR/NVR, monitors, cabling, power supplies
MOD-02
CCTV Components and Camera Types
  • Camera specs: resolution, focal length, IR/night vision, PTZ, dome, bullet
  • Lenses, housings, and mounting brackets
  • Storage solutions: HDDs, cloud storage, RAID configurations
  • Power options: PoE, transformers, solar
MOD-03
Planning and Designing a CCTV System
  • Site assessment: blind spots, lighting conditions, vulnerabilities
  • Camera placement and field-of-view considerations
  • System blueprints (CAD or hand-drawn layouts)
  • Calculating storage requirements and bandwidth needs
  • Budgeting and client requirements analysis
MOD-04
Installation Techniques, Configuration & Networking
  • Cabling: coaxial, Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6), fiber optics
  • Mounting cameras — indoor, outdoor, vandal-proof
  • Wiring DVRs/NVRs, monitors, and power supplies
  • Safety protocols: ladder safety, grounding, weatherproofing
  • DVR/NVR setup, motion detection, user permissions
  • IP addressing, subnetting, remote & mobile access
  • Cybersecurity basics: passwords, firmware, VPNs
MOD-05
System Management and Troubleshooting
  • Routine maintenance: cleaning lenses, checking connections
  • Diagnosing signal loss, poor image quality, storage failures
  • Replacing faulty cameras, cables, and hard drives
  • Video management software (VMS)
  • Recording and archiving footage
MOD-06
Legal and Ethical Considerations
  • Privacy laws and surveillance regulations
  • Best practices for ethical monitoring
  • Data protection and footage management
Learning Outcomes

This course combines hands-on installation labs, system design exercises, and compliance training to equip learners with skills for roles in security system installation, maintenance, or consultancy.

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Who Should Attend

  • Form Four and above
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Security personnel
Minimum number of attendees: 5
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Award

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to every participant who completes the course.

Issued by CSISE · SJCET

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Course Fees

50,000
TZS
University Students
100,000
TZS
External Applicants
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Requirements

Tools
Crimping tools PoE injectors Cable testers Diagnostic software
Software
Milestone XProtect (free edition) Hikvision iVMS Zoneminder