Defence Awarding Organisation
Level 2
QN: 603/3192/6
Curriculum Active
DAO Level 2 Award in Surveillance Photography
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Defence Awarding Organisation. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 19 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Defence Awarding Organisation
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
19 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
DAO Level 2 Award in Surveillance Photography
Camera surveillance in support of military operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the requirements of surveillance photography2. Be able to carry out the requirements of surveillance photography3. Be able to demonstrate competency in producing covert and overt photographs4. Understand health and safety legislation, environmental legislation and regulations for working in a photographic environment.
2
DAO Level 2 Award in Surveillance Photography
Image capture using the service delivery camera system in a surveillance role
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand light and optics in digital photography2. Understand digital photographic techniques3. Understand the features of the service digital camera system4. Be able to prepare and use the digital camera system5. Understand the process of digital image recording6. Understand how to care for and maintain photographic equipment and medium
3
DAO Level 2 Award in Surveillance Photography
Camera surveillance in support of military operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out Personnel Recognition PhotographyCarry out vehicle recognition photographyCarry out photography to show detail in propertyCarry out Panoramic photographyDemonstrate competency in producing Covert and Overt photographs
4
DAO Level 2 Award in Surveillance Photography
Image capture using a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- State individual health and safety responsibilities when using a DSLR camera
- Explain environmental protection applicable to photographic environments
- Explain the principles of light and optics relevant to photography
- Describe digital image recording media and their characteristics
- Describe the care and maintenance of photographic equipment and media
- Describe the features and functions of a DSLR camera
- Describe photographic techniques used in surveillance photography
- Demonstrate competency in handling the service DSLR camera
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3192/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Defence Awarding Organisation
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2018
- Operational End
- Feb 2026