Common use of Basic Training Clause in Contracts

Basic Training. Training is distinct from orientation because it addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to implement assigned duties. Based upon work duties and requirements, some employees will receive basic training prior to job assignment. Such positions include, but are not limited to the following: a. Uniform Staff-Basic Correctional Training (BCT). Correctional Officer candidates will, in addition to the forty (40)-hour Orientation program topics, receive at least one hundred-twenty (120) hours of Basic Correctional Training (BCT) that may include a combination of classroom (on-site and virtual) and online instruction prior to a permanent post assignment. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURE EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 2022 Page 12 of 18 SUPERSEDES: 3700.2H January 18, 2018 REVIEW DATE: May 20, 2023 Attachments: Attachment A - Employee Training Authorization Form Attachment B - Adjunct Instructor Agreement Attachment C - Lesson Plan Template 1) Candidates must graduate from BCT with a minimal written test score of 75%. Candidates may receive tutorial assistance and must pass the test on the second attempt. Failure will result in academic dismissal. 2) Candidates will receive firearms training, covering the use, safety, and care of firearms and constraints on firearms use. Candidates must demonstrate competency in the use of DOC-issued firearms before completion of BCT. 3) Candidates will receive thorough training in the use of approved chemical agents and the appropriate protocol that will be followed when individuals are exposed to a chemical agent. 4) Candidates will receive training on use of force/self-defense including the use of physical force to instances of justifiable self-defense, protection of others, protection of property, and prevention of escapes, and then only as a last resort and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority; instruction will emphasize that in no event is physical force justifiable as punishment. 5) Candidates must demonstrate competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. 6) Candidates must demonstrate 100% competency with all practicum outlined in BCT. 7) Candidates will receive mandatory training in the Elimination of Sexual Abuse, Assault and Misconduct (PREA). b. Program Staff. Case managers, medical personnel, college and career readiness personnel, and other specialists whose backgrounds include considerable training for their positions will receive specific job implementation training from their respective program managers/administrators that may include a combination of classroom (on- site or virtual) and/or online instruction. Any specialized training must follow approval and reporting guidelines in Section 19 of this directive.