Fire Instructor I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course Information

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Course

FIRT-2305-001 Fire Instructor I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor I certification.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\  Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 8th edition-IFSTA

Supplies

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Student Performance

\  This course meets the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) professional qualifications standard 1041 for Fire Instructor 1, and the qualifications for Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Instructor 1 certification.  Upon completion of this course, the student will be allowed to take the TCFP state certification exam.  Please see the curriculum manual for applicable content and skill standards.   http://www.tcfp.texas.gov/manuals/curriculum_manual/chapter_8.pdf

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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Grading Criteria

 Grades will be calculated on a percentage basis as follows:

A      > 89.5

B      > 79.5

C      > 69.5

F       > 0% <69.5%

Attendance

\  Satisfactory completion of all modules, test, and skills is necessary for the student to be awarded a certificaticate of completion.  You must have this certificate to be able to test for the state Fire Instructor 1 certification.

Calendar

Additional Information

\  Course must be completed by ending date.  There will not be any make-up or extensions given.