Agriculture, Environment & Public Service
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Corrections Officer
3–4 mo full-time · 600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, applied math, professional communication, and career readinesscorrections law and inmate constitutional rightsfacility security operations and standard proceduresdefensive tactics and lawful use of restraintcontraband detection and controlcrisis intervention and de-escalation techniquesincident and disciplinary report writingphysical fitness standards and conditioningcapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship or worksite placement in a corrections settingpreparation for state academy and professional certification exams
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 600 clock hours · tuition $5,685 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). 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
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