SANYO has announced that it will be offering training courses to educate end-users, specifiers and consultants, installers, system integrators and distributors on how to design, install and commission a CCTV system based around Full HD camera technology.

“Since the beginning of 2010 we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who wish to learn more about our Full HD camera range,” said David Hammond, European Sales Manager for SANYO’s CCTV division. “It is clear that there is a hunger for information on how to capitalise on the substantial benefits offered by Full HD camera technology. We have therefore decided to invest in the development of four separate modular training courses, all of which will be certificated and tailored to cater for the specific requirements of different types of stakeholders, i.e. end-users, consultants, installers/system integrators and distributors.”

SANYO has retained the services of Stephen Lightfoot to design and produce the content of the four training courses.  Stephen has worked within the CCTV industry since 1985, initially qualifying as an Electronics Engineer at what is now the University of Lancashire in Preston. He has worked as a self-employed technical consultant since 1996, working in both CCTV/EAS and IT sectors, providing technical services for several major manufactures including Dedicated Micros, Sensormatic and Samsung. “Stephen’s vast technical knowledge of CCTV systems makes him the ideal person to entrust with designing and producing our certificated training courses,” added David Hammond.

SANYO launched its range of real time Full HD cameras at the end of 2009. The nine cameras are collectively designed to provide a solution for virtually any project with vandal resistant domes, PTZ cameras and a zoom camera included in the range, as well as a choice of three fixed cameras with CS mounts to provide a choice of lens.

End-users, consultants, installers/system integrators and distributors who wish to attend one of the SANYO training courses which will take place at SANYO UK head offices in Watford, Herts from late Summer  2010 onwards, can do so by emailing: cctv.uk.sel@sanyo.com

Education sites face a variety of threats including theft, vandalism and trespass. Therefore, safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils and staff is paramount. Access control systems can do just this by protecting assets as well as ensuring the physical safety of everyone onsite, whilst maintaining the continuity of education by preventing disruptions caused by theft and damage. Simple to use, access control systems are effective and provide staff and pupils with the high level of crime prevention they deserve.

“Education premises are not only made up of staff who work there on a daily basis, but also visitors and other non-permanent staff who will require access to specific areas at specific times,” says BSIA Access Control Section Chairman, Mike Sussman. “Access control systems offer a versatile and cost-effective way to regulate entry to premises. The guide covers the principles and application of access control, as well as providing practical examples of its successful use in the education sector.”

The BSIA guide provides information on how access control can reduce risks that the education sector faces, the added benefits the systems can bring, case studies and any legislation which should be considered.

The guide to the education sector forms part of a series of publications, which are tailored to the installation of systems within different environments including manufacturing sites and offices. These guides ensure end-users are getting accurate information in relation to the particular application they are looking for.

The guide to access control for the education sector is available as a download by visiting www.bsia.co.uk/accesscontrol