Approved Study and Training Clause Samples

Approved Study and Training. 1. Credit will be provided for approved study and training in accredited outside training programs (defined below) provided courses taken do not substantially duplicate the in-service training provided by the Hayward Fire Department. 2. Candidates may take courses in accredited public or private schools, colleges or universities if the courses are identified as courses that would improve their efficiency, knowledge or competency in the performance of their duties. 3. Candidates may receive credit for participation in any California Fire Training Courses offered by the State Department of Education Fire Training Program. Credit for participation in these courses shall be on the basis of one (1) hour of credit for each hour of classroom study. Courses available from other non-college sources, and future courses which may be offered under the California State Fire Training Program will be evaluated by the Program Review Committee, and a determination made as to whether or not credit will be given. 4. Enrollment in correspondence courses and educational television courses may be approved providing such courses are acceptable for credit towards a baccalaureate degree by a college or university with maximum accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Such courses must also be consistent with the general aims and requirements of the Program. 5. Four (4) or more units of approved public school, college, or university work shall be equivalent to 50 hours of classroom study. Credit for special classroom study or training obtained by participation in State Fire Training Courses, or other approved sources, may be combined with college enrollment to obtain the required 50 hours only upon approval of the Fire Chief. 6. Candidates who wish to enroll in an outside school, college, or university must submit, in advance of enrollment, a report in duplicate to the Director of Training showing the name of the school, the subject, the number of credits or units, the name of the instructor, and the class schedule for approval by the Fire Chief. Candidates who wish to appeal the decision of the Fire Chief with respect to the suitability of intended training or course work, may do so by fully stating their position in writing to the Program Review Committee whose decision shall be final. 7. Candidates attending outside schools, colleges or universities will be required to complete the selected course of study with a minimum grade of C or its equivalent. Tr...