12/4/2024 10:51:50 AM	AJ 351 Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 351	Title:  EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPER
Full Title:  Emergency Vehicle Operations
Last Reviewed:11/9/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.25	Lecture Scheduled	2.75		1 max.	Lecture Scheduled	2.75
Minimum	.25	Lab Scheduled	5.25		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	5.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	8.00			Contact Total	8.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  5.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 13.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to train peace officers in the areas of technical driving on a skills course, collision avoidance simulations, and skid control techniques based on the  requirements set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  Emergency response and pursuit driving are also covered during this course.  Each of the behind-the-wheel exercises is designed to improve current driving skills and develop confidence during emergency vehicle operation.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Must possess basic POST certificate or equivalent

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to train peace officers in the areas of technical driving on a skills course, collision avoidance simulations, and skid control techniques based on the  requirements set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  Emergency response and pursuit driving are also covered during this course.  Each of the behind-the-wheel exercises is designed to improve current driving skills and develop confidence during emergency vehicle operation.

(P/NP Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Must possess basic POST certificate or equivalent
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical driving skills and safe vehicle operations during behind-the-wheel exercises.

2. Describe legal and moral liabilities as they relate to safe emergency vehicle operations.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper defensive driving techniques, specifically in maneuvering, collision

    avoidance, and skid control techniques.

2. Explain driving principles as they relate to technical, defensive, and safe emergency vehicle

    operations.

Topics and Scope

I. Liability Aspects

    A. Driving principles

    B. Vehicle operation factors

    C. Applicable California Vehicle Code (CVC) sections

    D. Personal liability factors

    E. Case law decision

    F. Agency policy

    G. Moral issues

II. Emergency and Non-Emergency Defensive Driving

    A. Hazards and collision avoidance

     B. Driving conditions

     C. Vehicle factors

III. Driving Principles

    A. Weight transfer

    B. Steering, methods, and control

    C. Roadway position

IV. Vehicle Maneuvering (Lab)

V.  Collision Avoidance (Lab)

    A. Space cushion

    B. Preventable and non-preventable accidents

VI. Skid Control Techniques (Lab)

    A. Vehicle control principles and techniques

    B. Types of skids

    C. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    D. Traction Control (TC)

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Reading assignments before attending class (5 - 6 hours)

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Must meet POST attendance regulations

2. Perform skills demonstrations:

   A.  Collision avoidance practical exercise

   B.  Skid control exercise

   C.  Maneuvering performance exercise

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Collision avoidance practical exercise, skid control
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40%
Maneuvering performance exercise
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 50 - 60%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) materials

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