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Body Worn CCTV Level 1 (VTQ)

CPD Certified Online Training Approved by Skills for Care

Body Worn CCTV Level 1 (VTQ) at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 42 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • CPD time credit conformation
  • Free weekly video refresher
  • Evidence Based Training certificate
  • Videos include subtitles
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Online Course: £19.95 + VAT
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This Level 1 Body-Worn CCTV course provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of body-worn cameras. You’ll learn the fundamentals of wearing, operating, and recording with the camera, as well as how to manage and store footage securely. The course also covers essential legal and ethical considerations, including privacy rights and compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.

Ideal for beginners or anyone looking to enhance their confidence in using body-worn cameras in various settings, this course ensures you understand both the technical and legal aspects of the technology.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

This course comes with 2.0 hrs (3.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 42 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Understanding Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs)

  • Introduction to BWCs
  • History of BWCs
  • Development of BWCs
  • Types of BWCs

Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
  • The Human Rights Act 1998
  • Data Protection and Privacy
  • Surveillance Camera Code of Practice

Operational Use of Body-Worn Cameras

  • Recording Procedures: When to Start
  • Recording Procedures: When to Stop
  • Logging Your BWC
  • Practical BWC Use
  • Documenting Recording Decisions