Driver Operator

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Driver Operator program is designed for students who need (1) advanced training as professional firefighters, (2) preparation courses for career advancement opportunities in fire services, and/or (3) more comprehensive information about the role and function of an emergency vehicle driver/operator.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Academic Plan Code
5418N
Total credits required
8
Catalog Year
2019 - 2020
What You'll Learn
  1. Perform the necessary math calculations to determine water supply and hydraulics and technical requirements of pumper trucks.
  2. Explain the process for handling hazardous material spills, leaks, fires, and explosions, and describe common hazardous materials carriers.
  3. Describe the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumper trucks.
Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FSC111 Emergency Vehicle Driver Operator RC 2
FSC117 Fire Apparatus RC 3
FSC118 Fire Hydraulics RC 3
Course Area Key
  • RC = Required Course
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://gccaz.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5418N-GCC02
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Driver Operator