Field Training Officer Certification

This course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers skills. Each of you will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist you in becoming more professional and confident in the application of training another Officer. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

• Discuss the “San Jose Model” and other program models.
•  Identify demands on FTOs as instructors

• List five errors in rating

• Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory

• Identify Liability Issues

• Understands performance evaluations

• Instruct from training briefs

• Understand the rating scale and reference numbers

• Complete the Daily Observation Report (DOR)

• Develop a Scenario and additional training plans.

• Understand the purpose of program management and control.

 Each student is asked to bring a copy of their department FTO manual for reference.