Lesson 1Imaging performance and configuration: resolution, frame rate, exposure/iris, WDR, gain/AGC, white balance, IR illumination checks and time/date accuracyFocuses on validating image quality and key camera settings. You will check resolution, frame rate, exposure, WDR, gain, white balance, IR behaviour, and time synchronisation to ensure usable footage in all lighting conditions.
Resolution, codec, and frame rate verificationExposure, shutter, iris, and WDR adjustmentsGain, noise reduction, and low-light tuningWhite balance and color rendition checksIR illumination coverage and time/date syncLesson 2Optics and focus tests: focal length, back-focus, iris settings, auto/manual focus checks, and depth-of-field verificationExplores how to verify and optimise camera optics and focus. You will check focal length, back-focus, iris behaviour, autofocus performance, and depth of field to ensure sharp images across critical zones.
Focal length selection for scene coverageBack-focus adjustment on varifocal lensesIris mode, F-number, and motion blur impactAuto versus manual focus verificationDepth-of-field tests at near and far pointsLesson 3Recording and storage verification: DVR/NVR model, disk health (SMART), RAID/configuration, retention calculations, overwrite settings, and video export testExplains how to confirm that recording and storage meet operational needs. You will verify NVR models, disk health, RAID status, retention time, overwrite rules, and perform controlled export tests for compliance.
DVR/NVR model, firmware, and capacity reviewDisk health, SMART status, and bad sector scanRAID configuration and rebuild monitoringRetention calculations and overwrite policiesTest recording, playback, and export workflowLesson 4Network and bandwidth checks: IP addressing, PoE power delivery, switch port status, VLANs, QoS, latency tests, and camera streaming bitrate analysisCovers network-level checks that affect camera reliability. You will validate IP addressing, PoE budgets, switch port status, VLAN and QoS settings, latency, packet loss, and camera bitrates versus available bandwidth.
IP addressing, subnet, and gateway validationPoE power budget and port load checksSwitch port status, errors, and negotiationVLAN, QoS, and multicast configurationLatency, jitter, and camera bitrate analysisLesson 5Tools for CCTV checks: network tester, PoE tester, CCTV monitor, lens cleaning kit, laptop with VMS client, USB storage for exports, SMART disk utilityDetails essential tools for CCTV field checks and how to use them safely. Includes network and PoE testers, test monitors, cleaning kits, laptops with VMS clients, USB drives, and disk utilities to diagnose and document issues.
Network and PoE tester usage in the fieldPortable CCTV monitor and test patternsLens cleaning kits and safe proceduresLaptop with VMS client and browser toolsUSB storage and SMART disk utility usageLesson 6User accounts and access control: administrator accounts, audit of users, password policies, remote access settings, and role-based permissionsExplains how to manage user accounts and permissions on VMS, NVR, and related systems. Covers secure password policies, remote access hardening, audit trails, and role-based profiles to prevent unauthorised viewing or tampering.
Administrator and service account reviewUser list cleanup and account ownershipPassword policy and lockout configurationRemote access, VPN, and port forwarding reviewRole-based permissions and audit log checksLesson 7Playback and evidence retrieval tests: timeline navigation, indexed search, bookmark/export functions, and test export of sample clipFocuses on verifying that recorded video can be quickly located and exported as evidence. You will test timeline navigation, search tools, bookmarks, export formats, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Timeline navigation and gap detectionEvent, motion, and metadata search testsBookmarks, tags, and case organizationExport formats, codecs, and player checksEvidence export logs and chain-of-custodyLesson 8Physical camera inspection: lens cleanliness, housing integrity, mounting stability, sun/IR shielding, and vandal protection checksCovers systematic inspection of each camera’s physical condition. You will verify lens and dome cleanliness, enclosure seals, mounting hardware, cable strain relief, sun and IR shields, and vandal-resistant features to prevent failures.
Lens, dome, and window cleaning methodsHousing seals, gaskets, and corrosion checkBracket, pole, and junction box stabilityCable routing, strain relief, and connectorsSunshades, IR shields, and vandal protection
