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Short term Courses (AOT - CPT)
Golden West College
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER
714-895-8369
Spring 2015
For more detailed descriptions of the courses please consult the GWC college catalog. For specific and additional information on P.O.S.T. certified classes, please visit the California Peace Officers’ Standards and Training website
:
www.post.ca.gov
AOT and CPT – POST certified
GWC schedules AOT/CPT as per agencies’ needs. All the AOT/CPT classes are presented
through Contract Education. Prices will vary depending on length of class. No college credits
are given.
Please call us or email us to find out which AOT/CPT might be coming up or to be put on our
email list.
RADAR-LIDAR
CPR-First AID
Crisis Intervention Training
Patty Villa 714-895-8370 or email [email protected]
Pre-Academy Physical Fitness
CJ G 055
1.5 units
6 weeks
27 hours
Pre-Academy Physical Fitness Course is designed to prepare students for the physical aspects of the police academy course approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training (POST). Students will perform various physical exercises including the POST-mandated physical agility test (99-yard agility run, body drag, six-foot solid wall, six-foot chain link fence & 500-yard run), cardiovascular endurance exercises, and various calisthenics. Proper body mechanics, techniques, and conditioning principles will be applied with an emphasis on proper nutrition and injury prevention.
Winter Session: January 6 – February 14, 2015
Tue/Thu 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Spring Session: February 17 – March 18, 2015
Tue/Thu 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS CLASS!
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Orientation, Police Academy, Regular Basic Course
CJ G054
2 units
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the police academy training program and may be taken 4 times. Credit/no credit only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only.
February 2/17 – March 14, 2015 Evenings and some Saturdays
Dates and Time vary (contact Academy Office)
Please note: Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course before they can register for the Police Academy class (RBC CJ G 064 class).
YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS CLASS!
For information and a specific schedule of dates and times, please contact the academy office 714-895-8368 or email Cindy Onusz:
Police Academy - Regular Basic Course (RBC)
CJ G064
23 units
POST certified
Pre-requisites: Criminal Justice CJ G054AD (Orientation/Police Academy - see above)
Co-requisites: Criminal Justice CJ G065 (Physical Fitness/Police Academy)
This course provides the fundamentals of basic police training in compliance with the minimum standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
The training includes community based policing concepts, techniques, and observation of application. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only.
April 6 - September 18, 2015
Mon - Fri and some weekends
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please note: Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course before they can register for the Police Academy class (RBC CJ G 064 class).
PROJECTED NEXT ACADEMY: October, 2015
For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8368 or email Cindy Onusz:
[email protected]
Police Academy- Lifetime Health and Fitness
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Communications Training Officer (CTO)
CJ G080
2 units
40 hours
POST Certified
This course provides state mandated instruction in basic training skills applicable to the Communications Training Officer in a law enforcement agency or equivalent.
May 4 - 8, 2015 Mon – Fri
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For information contact Cici Clausen at (714) 895-8372 or email: [email protected]
CPOA- Leadership Development for Law Enforcement
CJ G096
3 units
80 Hours
This course provides leadership principles for career advancement in a law enforcement environment. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
Orientation: January 21, 2014• Wednesday 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Participants must attend ALL meetings. Dates: 1/28 - 2/11 – 2/25 – 3/11 – 3/25 – 4/8 2015
Class meets Wednesdays from: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
For information contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email:
[email protected]
Dispatch Supervisor Course (Pre-requisite)*
Fall (December) 2015
Contract Education No college credit
2 weeks
80 Hours
POST Certified
Cost: $350
This 80 hour P.O.S.T. certified Supervisor Course (Plan IV) has been specifically developed for the Public
Safety Dispatch Supervisor.
The course represents an excellent foundation for supervisors, regardless
of length of service. It is presented in a facilitated discussion format which requires the active participation
of all students.
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* Pre-requisite: Participants must be currently employedas a Dispatch Supervisorin a professional dispatch environment
Public Safety Dispatcher Course (911 Operator)
INTENSIVE COURSE (PRE-REQUISITE*)
CJ G 078
6.5 units
3 weeks
120 Hours
POST Certified
This course provides specialized training in basic communication functions as they relate to the objectives of a public safety/dispatch office as well as basic emergency/non-emergency law enforcement telecommunications skills.
* Pre-requisite: Participants must be currently employedor have prior experience in a professional dispatch environment:
March 2, 2014 - March 20, 2015 Mon – Fri
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For information contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: [email protected]
Public Safety Dispatcher Course (911 Operator)
EVENING
EXTENDED COURSE (NO PRE-REQUISITE)
CJ G 079
6.5 units
15 weeks
120 Hours
POST Certified
This course provides specialized training in basic communication functions as they relate to the objectives of a public safety/dispatch office as well as basic emergency/non-emergency law enforcement telecommunications skills.
February 3 – May 14, 2015 Tue and Thu evenings 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS CLASS!
For information contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: [email protected]
Reserve Coordinator Course
TBACJ G 091
2 units
3 days
24 Hours
POST Certified
This course is designed to address contemporary training needs of law enforcement reserve coordinators by providing new techniques for managing reserve peace officer organizations. Emphasis on new training standards for designated and non-designated level 1 reserve officers, new trends and legislation concerning reserve officers
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Supervisory Course - CIVILIAN Projected to be offered
Fall 2015
CJ G 046
4 units
80 Hours
POST certified
This course provides state mandated, formalized basic supervisory training for any "non-sworn" supervisor in a law enforcement agency or equivalent.
For information contact Cici Clausen at (714) 895-8372 or email: [email protected]
Supervisory Course - SWORN
CJ G 070
4.0 units
2 weeks
80 Hours
POST Certified
This course provides advanced training in supervision as it relates to law enforcement or its equivalent. Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate.
April 13 – 24, 2015 Mon – Fri
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Cici Clausen at (714) 895-8372 or email: [email protected]
Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC)
Contract Education No college credit
15 weeks
POST Certified
Basic knowledge and skills in compliance with minimum standards to meet requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for persons serving as Specialized Investigators in the State of California. Includes both physical and academic standards for successful completion. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only.
This class is offered as a Contract Education class and does not carry college credit units. Attendance is by permission only.
PLEASE CALL FOR SPRING 2015 DATES
Contact Colleene Preciado at: 714-892-7711 ext. 52477 or email: [email protected]
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SWAT - Special Weapons and Tactics PRE-REQUISITE*)
CJ G 092
4 units
2 weeks
80 Hours
POST certified
Please note: This class might be offered as a Contract Education class and would not carry college credit units. Concepts, planning, tactical operations, approach/entry/search techniques; use of chemical agents, weapons, rappelling and task-related physical activities.
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February 17 – March 27, 2015 Tue – Sat
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Pre-requisite: a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and assignment to an agency’s SWAT unit. There is also a mandatory Physical Fitness test conducted the first day of class.
