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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.
Law Enforcement / Security
3–6 mo full-time · 900 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, hazard awareness, and PPE useapplied math for security contextswritten and verbal communicationcareer readiness and professionalismfoundations of criminal law and legal authoritypatrol procedures and observation techniquesprofessional report writingdefensive tactics and use-of-force principlessecurity operations and access controlcapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placementpreparation for state and industry certification exams
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $8,870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| POST Academy Prep | Industry certification | state Peace Officer Standards and Training commission |
| State Security Guard License | 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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