| FTO Master Trainer |
| Quality & Excellence In Criminal Justice Training |
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| Teaching The FTO Course |
| The Course This 80 hour training course is designed to teach the Police Instructor how to train potential Field Training Officers the skills to become a Field Training Officer. This is the ideal course that is designed to train Field Trainers, coordinators and administrators responsible for maintaining a qualified cadre of field training officers. The field training program for an agency is one of the most important training programs an agency maintains. The lack of a training program, a substandard program or a poorly run program can cost an agency millions of dollars in civil suits, loss of good personnel and the loss of a previously untarnished reputation. A well trained FTO force, in conjunction with a well run program; will help protect an agency from civil suits originating from within and without the agency. In 1965 the omnibus crime control act recommended that law enforcement agencies have a training program. The national accreditation by Creditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CLEA) requires an FTO program for accreditation. In addition, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) also recommends an FTO program for training new personnel. An FTO program is a must for all law enforcement agencies. This program is designed to provide the training, the training program and all of the necessary materials to the personnel responsible for training and maintaining a highly trained and qualified FTO force. Minimum Student Qualifications In this course the student will learn how to present the FTO program, FTO procedures and Field Training methods. To qualify to attend this course, the “Train the Trainer” student must have already completed a qualified instructor development program or be a certified police instructor. The student must have completed the standard Field Training Officer Course based on the San Jose Model (sometimes referred to as the “National Model”), or have received their Initial Field Training under the San Jose Model. In addition, the student should have worked in some capacity in a Field Training Officer Program. Although experience in the FTO program is not required, it is strongly advised. This program will provide instruction on the FTO program itself with an emphasis on the “how to” methods of presentation in teaching the Field Training Officer program. The students will learn the dynamics involved in teaching the FTO program, and will be provided with all of the materials needed to teach a 40 hour Field Training Officer course. Students will receive special benefits which will enable them to purchase student manuals for future courses at a discount as well as receive authorization to reprint certain materials used in the future courses they instruct. At the conclusion of the course the student must complete a comprehensive written and performance evaluation. The National Standard The program model presented by APTAC follows the program model originated by the San Jose Police Department in 1972 and has become the national standard. The development of this program was a response to a law suit against the city of San Jose California, in 1968, for the lack of training where a police officer killed a citizen in a traffic accident. The program that was developed by San Jose has become the model for field training programs across the country. The program presented by APTAC is the same model that has been taught and used across the country since it was implemented in 1972 in San Jose California. The program has been court tested and is ADA and EEOC defensible. Overview |
| Course Duration This is an 80 hour training course taught over a 2 week period, Monday Through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Alternate schedules may be designed to coordinate with work shifts so long as the entire 80 hours of instruction is completed. History and Structure Of FTO Training An historical perspective of the program describing the civil cases that acted as a catalyst to the development of the program and the impact on today’s law enforcement. A detailed blueprint of the field training schedule from hiring to probation. The Philosophy of The FTO Program A description of the eight philosophies that govern the successful operation of an effective FTO program. Dynamics of Adult Learning This block discusses the dynamics of human learning, how the human system receives, filters, translates, stores and ultimately uses information. This will enable the participant to be a more effective teacher. Coaching & Counseling This block will discuss and demonstrate the proper techniques to move the trainee to an effective level of competency. The participant will learn how to modify behavior by proper training techniques, coaching and counseling. Program Documentation This course will discuss and demonstrate the proper use of the FTO program documentation and procedures; a critical component of the FTO program. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of all program documentation and their uses. Rating The Trainee & Writing Reports This course presents the 7 point “Lichert Scale” for rating trainees. The use of this scale has proven to be legally defensible in law enforcement training. The participants will learn how to write detailed, accurate reports in conjunction with and in support of the trainee’s ratings. Students will practice evaluating and grading FTO student reports as well as learning how to provide constructive feedback. Liability, Training & Legal Defensibility Using real cases, this course will present the elements that make this program legally defensible. This course will explain the liability of training and the vicarious responsibility of the FTO, supervisors and ultimately the agency. This course will present techniques to avoid situations that will subject an agency to civil suits for training liability. |
| Termination of Trainees With the study of real cases, the participant will learn the problems that can be caused by the termination of a trainee; how to deliver the message, and the steps to take to avoid possible violence. Training Exercises Students will learn how to develop classroom exercises used in teaching officers proper methods to correctly observe and evaluate trainees. The student will learn classroom discussion techniques used to illustrate the application of the standardized evaluation guidelines. Communications The student will learn the principles of communications used in training law enforcement officers. This training will cover how to effectively communicate information to the student in the learning environment. How to stimulate discussion and use it to put forward the training material. Training Presentations This section explains how to develop techniques to effectively teach the trainee with a minimum of effort in the shortest period possible. Each student will be assigned to prepare and deliver a presentation on one of the aspects of FTO training. The student will develop an FTO/Trainee evaluation exercise and present it to the class to include presentation, evaluation, class discussion, and critique. Final Evaluation The student will be required to complete the following tasks to successfully complete this course: Give 2 class presentations. Complete a 50 question examination on FTO programs and instructor techniques. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the FTO program forms. Training Materials Each trainee will be provided with a complete set of course materials designed to deliver a complete 40 hour FTO training course to include the following items: |
1. Instructor’s manual
2. Student workbook
3. Course schedule
4. Training goals and objectives
5. Student study guide
6. Student examination
7. Handout materials and forms
for exercises
8. Teaching props
9. Special discounts to purchase
student manuals for
future courses, authorization
and more.
2. Student workbook
3. Course schedule
4. Training goals and objectives
5. Student study guide
6. Student examination
7. Handout materials and forms
for exercises
8. Teaching props
9. Special discounts to purchase
student manuals for
future courses, authorization
and more.
| Florida Certification This Course meets the requirements to fulfill the objectives required for training credit by FDLE CJSTC. |
This Course Is Only Available In The Length Of 80 Hours |
All Training Materials Are Included |
| FTO Master Trainer |
A Professional Certificate Is Issued With Each Course |
FTO Master Trainer Nov 10 Thru Nov 21 2008 Learn To Teach The FTO Training Course Includes Instructor Manual Student Manual Power Point Presentation FTO Forms & Everything To Teach The FTO Course Click Here For... More Information Registration Form Schedule Open Enrollment |