Firefighter II Including assessments for AS degree in Fire Science Technology Certificate 450 Clock Hours Program Code: 2210 Student Learning Outcomes in the Firefighter Program FF Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of Firefighter knowledge and skills. FF Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for Firefighters. FF Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking/problem-solving and diagnostic skills proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Firefighter s work setting. FF Outcome 4: Exhibit leadership through team building, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Firefighter s work setting. FF Outcome 5: Demonstrate skills required to become certified and employed as Firefighters. Methods Used to Assess Learning Outcomes in the Firefighter Program: Internal Review by Program Faculty (Skills Checklists/Scenario-Based Demonstrations); State Licensure Exam -- Bureau of Firefighter and Training (External Review and Written Examination); s/exit Examination; External Expert Review (Work-based Experience); Job Placement Rates; Graduating 2013 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN Firefighter Certificate, Expected Outcomes, and Chipola s 2013 Learning Outcome s Outcome 1: Mastery of Firefighter Skills: Students demonstrate mastery of Firefighter knowledge and skills. 1. Internal The average score of students approaching graduation will be 70% Hose Pull 96% 1
2. State-Level External Passing Rates of Graduates 3. Exit Examination in Learning Outcome s or better on each component skills checklist. ( on Firefighter Minimum checklists and average of all components of the Practical Skills of the Final Exam) State grading status reports show that at least 80% of graduates pass the state licensure examination. (All components of the State Certification Practical Skill Exam, Administered by the Bureau of Fire Fighter and Training) The average score on the Firefighter Exit Examination will be 70% or higher. (All Components of the Chipola College Final Examination) Ladder and Rescue Evolution Random Skills Hose Pull Ladder and Rescue Evolution Random Skills 90% 96% 90% 96% 94% 95% SPEND MORE TIME PRACTICING FIREGROUND SKILLS 2
4. Job Placement Rates 5. Graduating Learning Outcome s At least 70% of Firefighter is placed in jobs within one year of graduation. (As reported by the Florida State Fire College (FCDICE) or the Florida Accountability Outcome Report At least 80% of Firefighter graduates self-report that they have essential knowledge and skills. Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for Firefighters. 1. on Fire Fighter Safety Exam 2. Graduating The average score on the Fire Fighter Safety and Health Exam is 70% or higher. (Assessed in Chapter 2 Fire Fighter Safety and Health and by the Instructors on the Fire Grounds) At least 80% of Firefighter graduates self-report that they have learned safety skills. 95% 97% 91% Some Students Just Graduated In May and Have Not Had Time To Get A Job. Numbers Should Be Better By The End Of This Year 98% Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking/problem-solving and diagnostic skills proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Firefighter s work setting. 3
1. on Fire Fighter Critical Thinking Exam 2. Internal Review -- Scenario-Based s in 3. Graduating Learning Outcome s The average score on the Fire Control Exam is 70% or higher. (Assessed in Chapter 15 Fire Control ) The average pass rate of students approaching graduation is 70% or higher on critical thinking/ problem solving assessment. (Scenario-based assessments of team building and interpersonal skills of 3-7 member teams. Assessed by instructors and task analyses of multiple scenarios throughout class) At least 80% of graduates self-report that they learned critical thinking, problem solving, and diagnostic skills. 83% 99% 99% Add Extra Time for the Lecture. Reinforce Lecture Better On the Fire Grounds. Outcome 4: Exhibit leadership through team building, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Firefighter s work setting. 1. Internal Scenario-based s in The average pass rate of students approaching graduation is 70% or higher on team building, interpersonal, and ethical skills. (Scenario-based assessments of team building and interpersonal skills of Team Leadership 92% Team building 98% 4
2. Graduating Learning Outcome s 3-7 member teams. Assessed by instructors and task analyses of multiple scenarios throughout class) At least 80% of graduates self-report that they learned team building, interpersonal, and ethical skills. Professional skills 98% Team Leadership 93.8% Professional skills 95.4% Outcome 5: Exhibit skills required to become certified and employed as Firefighters. 1. Job Placement Rates State Certification Examination Passing Rates At least 70% of graduates are employed within one year of graduation. (As reported by the Florida State Fire College (FCDICE) or the Florida Accountability Outcome Report State grading status reports show that at least 80% of graduates pass the state licensure examination. (Percentage of students that passed the State Certification, Administered by the Bureau of Fire and Training, after passing Chipola College Firefighter 2 ) Team building 97.7% 97% 94% EXPECTED OUTCOME ACHIVED EXPECTED OUTCOME ACHIVED Some Students Just Graduated In May and Have Not Had Time To Get A Job. Numbers Should Be Better By The End Of This Year 5