Program of Instruction Course Syllabus

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1 Program of Instruction Course Syllabus Course Title: All Hazards Logistics Section Chief Course : 32 Hours Program: Homeland Security, NIMS Course Prerequisites: ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800, ICS 400 (Recommended) Course Description: NIMS ICS Position Specific training is designed to provide all-hazards competencies and behaviors for the eight Command and General Staff positions. The competencies in the training are focused around the ability of the student to assume the position responsibilities for the Logistics Section Chief lead assigned personnel, communicate effectively and to ensure the completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives for the position. NIMS ICS Position Specific training should be completed by personnel who desire to eventually be certified as a member of a Type III Incident Management Team (IMT) or who desire to seek credentials/certification in an ICS Command and General Staff position. Personnel qualification relies on a combination of training, operational experience (during exercises or incidents), and administrative requirements. Some Course Objectives: After completing the course, participants will be able to: Gather information to assess the assignment and to begin initial planning activities of the Logistics Section Chief. Determine that necessary facilities, services, and materials are provided for the incident. Plan, staff, and manage the logistics section to meet the needs of the incident in a safe and efficient manner. Coordinate with the Command and General Staff to assist in accomplishing the overall objectives of the incident. Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief Course Requirements: In order to receive a certificate of completion for the course, students must obtain a 70% or higher on the final exam. Course Syllabus Page 1 of 7

2 Course Policies: Attendance Policy: IFSI requires students to attend (100%) or make up all course content that leads to certification. Students are expected to attend on time and to remain in class for the duration of the course. Students MUST COMPLETE all portions of a certification course, both classroom and practical, to be eligible to receive their certification. If a student misses any portion of class with an accumulated absence of 20% or less of scheduled class time, it will be the student s responsibility to arrange the make-up of the missed course content with the instructor(s) or program manager. The student must make up the specific course content that s/he missed, not just the hours. Make-ups are limited to 20% of scheduled class time. Make-ups must be documented on the class roster. If a student s absence is greater than 20% refer to True Emergences section of the IFSI Examination Policy. Safety Policy: Students shall understand and follow all instructions pertaining to operational safety, as stated by instructors or as written in course materials. Instructors and students shall be mindful of safety at all times. Conduct judged to be unsafe shall be grounds for dismissal from the course. Academic Integrity Policy: IFSI has the responsibility for maintaining academic integrity so as to protect the quality of the education provided through its courses, and to protect those who depend upon our integrity. It is the responsibility of the student to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions. Any violation of the code of conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the course. Grading Policy: Decisions regarding certificates of course completion shall be made solely by the lead instructor of the course. All grading of exams shall be conducted by the Curriculum/Testing Office. All grading of practical exercises shall be based upon the standards set by the regulatory agency referenced in the course material and IFSI. American Disabilities Act: As guaranteed in the Vocational Rehabilitation Act and in the American Disabilities Act, if any student needs special accommodations they are to notify their instructor and provide documentation as soon as possible so arrangements can be made to provide for the student s needs. If arrangements cannot be made at the class site, the student will test at an alternative time and place where the special accommodations can be made. Course Syllabus Page 2 of 7

3 Course Content: Module: 1 Title: Course Introduction Identify course objectives and position-specific resource materials for the position of Logistics Section Chief. Module: 2 Title: Overview of the Logistics Section Chief Position Describe the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief in relationship to the responsibilities of Unit Leaders within the Section. Module: 3 Title: Overview of Facilities Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Facilities Unit Leader support the overall goals of Unit. Module: 4 Title: Overview of Ground Support Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Ground Support Unit Leader support the overall goals of Unit. Module: 5 Title: Overview of Supply Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Supply Unit Leader support the overall goals of Unit. Module: 6 Title: Overview of Food Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Food Unit Leader support the overall goals of the Unit. Module: 7 Title: Overview of Medical Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader support the overall goals of unit. Course Syllabus Page 3 of 7

4 Module: 8 Title: Overview of Communications Unit Describe how the responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader support the overall goals of the Unit. Module: 9 Title: Assume Logistics Section Chief Responsibilities List the priorities of the Logistics Section Chief upon initial activation, describing how the Logistics Section Chief translates these priorities into action. Module: 10 Title: Planning and Activating the Section Describe considerations in activating, briefing, and assessing the capabilities of each Unit. Module: 11 Title: Coordination with Command and General Staff Identify the Logistics Section Chief's coordination and communication responsibilities outside the Logistics Section. Module: 12 Title: Managing Personnel and Demobilizing Describe techniques for successfully managing personnel and demobilizing the Logistics Section. Course Syllabus Page 4 of 7

5 Course Schedule DAY ONE Module 1 Course Introduction Module 2 Overview of the Logistics Section Chief Position Module 3 Overview of Facilities Unit DAY TWO Module 3 Overview of Facilities (cont d) Module 4 Overview of Ground Support Unit 1 hour 30 minutes 20 minutes Module 5 Overview of Supply Unit 30 minutes Course Syllabus Page 5 of 7

6 DAY THREE Module 6 Overview of Food Unit Module 7 Overview of Medical Unit Module 8 Overview of Communications Unit DAY FOUR Unit Leader Quiz Debrief and Quiz Correction Module 9 Assume Logistics Section Chief Responsibilities 30 minutes 15 minutes 3 hours Module 10 Planning and Activating the Section 15 minutes Course Syllabus Page 6 of 7

7 DAY FIVE Module 10 Planning and Activating the Section (cont d) Module 11 Coordination with Command and General Staff 30 minutes 45 minutes Module 12 Managing Personnel and Demobilizing Course Final Review of Course Final and Certifications 15 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes Course Syllabus Page 7 of 7