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Submitter's Information

Name

Tim Palmer

Title

Fire Program Coordinator

Region

North/Far North

College

Sierra College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Darlene Jackson

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

213300

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Fire Technology (213300)

Projected Start Date

03/15/16

Catalog Description

This certificate programprovides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successfulemployment in the Fire Service industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested inseeking entry-level firefighting positions by completing a California StateFire Training Accredited Region Training Fire Academy.  Fire Academy Certificate of AchievementCertification includes the completion of FIRE 100 and KIN 97.  Correquisites for FIRE 100 include:  FIRE 1 and HSCI 2 (Fire ProtectionOrganization & Emergency Medical Technician).  Career opportunities include:  Seasonal Firefighter, Intern Firefighter,Volunteer Firefighter, and Career Firefighter. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is notequivalent to an Associate’s Degree.

Enrollment Completer Projections
Core Courses # of Sections Annually Annual Enrollment
FIRE 100 3 110
KIN 97 3 110

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

TheFire Academy Certificate of Achievement is being created in response tostudents seeking recognition for completing Fire Academy Training who mightcurrently hold a degree in Fire Technology but have not completed the FireAcademy.  It is also being created togive recognition to Veterans who desire to obtain a fire academy certificatebut do not wish to take any additional course work.  The Fire Academy Certificate of Achievementis in line with Fire Technology Program Outcomes as listed below:

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
FIRE 100
Fire Academy
16
2019
KIN 97
Fire Academy Physical Training
2.5
2019












Program Requirements
Requirements Dept. Name/# Name Units
FIRE 100 FIRE 100 Firefighter 1 Academy 16
KIN 97 KIN 97 Fire Academy Physical Training 2.5
  Total Units Required   18.5
Program Advisory:  Completion of FIRE 99  

 

Proposed Sequence:    Year 1, Fall = 18.5 units

TOTAL UNITS: 18.5 units

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Submission Details

Published at

10/22/18 - 11:01 AM

Status

Submitted

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