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Curriculum
CCTV Installation Fundamentals
Introduction
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Module 1: Introduction to Surveillance Systems
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Module 2: Planning & Site Survey
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Module 3: Cabling, Connectors & Power
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Module 4: Hardware Assembly & Component Connections
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Module 5: Hardware Installation, Setup & System Configuration
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Module 6: System Testing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Safety
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Final Exam
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Text lesson
Lesson 2.2: Camera Placement Best Practices
Camera Placement Best Practices
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Optimal Mounting Height & Angles
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Recommended installation height standard: 2.4m – 3.0m
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Balancing area coverage vs. face/license plate identification detail.
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Avoiding Environmental & Interference Hazards
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Angles to avoid direct, glaring sunlight
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Maintaining clearance from high-voltage electrical lines to prevent signal interference
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Optimizing IR Night Illumination
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Positioning cameras to ensure Infrared (IR) LEDs adequately cover target areas
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Avoiding close reflective surfaces (walls, glass, overhangs) that bounce IR back into the lens
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Weatherproofing & Cable Security
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Ensuring secure weather-resistant cable entry points
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Using drip loops and junction boxes to protect connectors
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