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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
AJ 351 | Title:
EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPER |
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| 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 |
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| | 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:
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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:
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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
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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Instructor prepared materials
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) materials
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