Grade 13 · a vocational technology learning center, by urbanicityAgriculture, Environment & Public Service
Corrections Officer
3–4 mo full-time.
Core curriculum
Corrections law & inmate rightsfacility security & proceduresdefensive tactics & restraintcontrabandcrisis & de-escalationreport writingphysical fitness
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 600 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ACA Certified Corrections Officer | Industry certification | ACA |
| CPR/First Aid | Industry certification | American Heart Association / American Red Cross |
| State Corrections Academy Certificate | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Justice & Corrections: Law Enforcement / Security → Corrections Officer → Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
In the Museum of VoTech
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