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CCTV Installation Technician

Aliases: CCTV Technician, CCTV Installer

Industry/Sector(s): Electronics and HW

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a CCTV Installation Technician is expected to perform include:

 

  • ​Installing the CCTV system at the customer’s premises

  • Understanding customer’s requirement and site conditions

  • Performing service/installation of access control, intrusion alarm, closed circuit television systems and other various security-related systems

  • Integrating the hardware for effective CCTV surveillance system functioning

  • Executing  upgrades and additions to systems in order to increase functionality and usability

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

  • It requires physical activity

  • Need not handle a team

  • Local travelling is a part of this job profile

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

  • Work from home option is not available ​

Working hours

  • Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization

  • Shift system may be available

  • Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization​

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​EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1

  • Preferably, ITI graduate

  • Certified training for CCTV Installation Technician (programme aligned to ELE/Q4605 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

  • Proficient in selecting the proper type of cable and performing installation of CCTV

  • Well-versed with computer, networks and information technology-related systems

  • Knowledge of various types of CCTVs

  • Proficient with basic electronics involved in hardware

  • Knowledge of electrical wiring

  • Adept at using different types of electronic surveillance products and functionalities

  • Knowledge of equipment in the market, their specifications and prices

  • Well-versed with camera specifications such as focus, lens type, zoom

  • Knowledge of power requirement of different CCTV-related equipment​

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

  • Planning and organizing skills 

  • Team player

  • ​Attention to detail

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 5

CCTV Installation Helper → CCTV Installation Technician → Support Manager

The progression is indicative

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4

  • ​For candidates with experience - Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,500 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Generally, a minimum experience of 6 months as Helper is required

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 3

  • Security services providers

  • CCTV installation companies

 

KEYWORDS 

  • CCTV Technician

  • Security System

  • CCTV Installer

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                         Code                     Description

NCO 2015                       7411.0102             CCTV Installation Technician

ISCO 2008                      7411                       Building and Related Electricians

NIC 2008                        80200                     Security systems service activities

QP Reference                 ELE/Q4605             CCTV Installation Technician

NSQF                              Level 4                   Not available

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