Description
A 40 hour course designed to introduce trainers to effective field training officer skills and techniques. The course includes: The FTO as a Role Model, Techniques of Teaching, Effective Communication Skills, Case Studies, Training Solutions, Performance Evaluations, Leadership Motivation and Training and Liability. Using the POST format presentation; this course satisfies minimum training requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training for Field Training Officers. Open to all trainers wishing to or using the "San Jose Model" FTO Program.
*A laptop with a USB port is required for the course. All material will be provided electronically*
Designed For
Law Enforcement Officers
Hours
40.0 Hour(s)
Dress Code: Business Casual - No Jeans - Collared shirts for men, Women sleeveless tops need to be collared; sleeved blouses may be without collar.
Units
1.0 Semester Unit
Certification
POST Plan IV
Certificate awarded upon completion.
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
Start: Mon Nov 13, 2017
End: Fri Nov 17, 2017
The Academy at Coyote Valley 560 Bailey Avenue San Jose, CA 95141
