FST 082 - Structural Collapse Specialist 1

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: FST 277 or FST 177
Description: This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the operations level structural collapse specialist to rescue victims from a collapsed light frame and unreinforced masonry building construction type structure: including size up, incident action plans, search, cribbing systems, lifting and moving heavy loads, stabilization, breaching, and rescue.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply knowledge of structural engineering principles.
Analyze and evaluate structural collapse incidents
Conduct effective communications with all stakeholders.
Conduct effective operations on a structural collapse incident.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 40
Course Duration (Weeks): 1
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 13
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 27