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Anyone know of any good CCTV training? I'd want something that has a good overview, not looking for certification yet. Basically my "job" is to set up, remotely troubleshoot, and repair both new installs and previously installed systems. I am also in charge of gathering information and intregrating new equipment. I do not get to hands-on install the equipment myself.

 

I am in the Kansas City region and would consider either online or classroom training. Any suggestions? Even a good book to read?

 

Thanks

 

Rob

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It would be better to go work for a company, and see the real life issues rather than book learning.

 

If you own a business then hire a fully trained tech, and shadow him.

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In my case that's just not possible. I do Help Desk for 112 remote locations. Basically the company had a security vender (the only one in town) and dropped them because it would take 4 months to get new systems or get systems repaired. It got dropped in my lap and now I'm just trying to learn everything I can. I've got the Geovision systems down, but with no way of actually hands on learning I'm looking for other avenues.

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Notable names on the training and/or books on the subject are Vlado Damjanovski (http://www.cctvseminars.com/) and Charlie Pierce (http://www.ipcinternational.com/news/news.asp?NEWS_ID=44)

 

I did look at one of the books by Vlado Damjanovski a while back, they had it in stock at Fry's electronics. Seemed fairly comprehensive.

 

Still, you'll do some of your best learning with a wire in your hand, on a ladder.....

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Thank you for the suggestions. I'll take a look. If it was up to me I'd be able to get a few installs under my belt just to make the troubleshooting aspect easier. A little experience goes a long way. Of course, can't hold my breath on that one......

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You should be able to get training from the manufacture of the DVR. Most of the larger companies (including 3xLOGIC) hold training classes about once a quarter. They are typically focused on their software but do cover the broad range of IP networking and what else pertains to a typical install. Have you tried calling the manufacture and see if they hold classes?

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Buy a variation of cameras and some tools and wire and start installing/testing them by your appt/home .. thats one way to learn. Get some after hours jobs for friends etc also so you get a feel for other types of locations. Books are good, but there is always more then one way to skin a cat.

 

Also one can gain a ton of information just by browsing through this forum, lots of ideas from techs that are in the field every day.

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Funnily enough I got this exact question on our website's Q & A help desk the other day. It came from Nigeria so who knows but at least it wasn't asking for a large order of CCTV equipment to be delivered to a forwarding agent, paid for on a pair of credit cards !!

 

I'm with Rory on buying some equipment and having a play with it. Be sensible with what you buy and you wont be out of pocket because there will be someone close by who will jump at the chance of a cheap CCTV install once you've finished fiddling with it.

 

The internet is a mine of information including loads of Youtube vids (some by a smooth suave sophisticated chap from Uxbridge ) and if you draw a blank on something pop on here.

 

Good luck

 

Henry

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