Education Points. One semester unit shall equal one education point, and one quarter unit shall equal two-thirds of a point. Such units of credit shall have been awarded by a community college, college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Education Points. Education points for personnel who have signed-up for the written exam shall be computed and posted at least 7 days prior to the written exam. Employees shall be eligible to receive up to 10 education points in accordance with the following schedule: Associate Degree in Fire Science or Fire Service Administration - 10 Points Bachelors degree in any field and completion of State of Illinois OSFM Fire Officer I curriculum -10 Points Associate Degree in any field and completion of the State of Illinois OSFM Fire Officer I curriculum - 5 Points Candidates who wish to receive education points shall make application and submit required documentation to the Fire Chief at least 45 days prior to the written exam. Acceptable documentation for an associate or bachelor’s degree shall be an original diploma or an official transcript from the issuing institution. Acceptable documentation for other courses shall be an official transcript(s) from educational institutions or original certificates of completion or grade reports from the issuing agency.
Education Points. (1) The following education points shall be added to each candidate’s score. These points shall be added to the final score in accordance with the point formula below, and shall only apply to college degrees from an accredited college or university, meeting the accreditation standard referenced in Article 7 Section 9 for education incentive pay. No cumulative pointsshall be allowed for more than one degree or certification.
(i) Add .5 point for 60 college hours
(ii) Add 1.0 point for Bachelor Degree
(iii) Add 2.0 points for Master’s Degree (iv) Add 3.0
Education Points. (1) The following education points shall be added to each candidate’s score, in accordance with the accreditation standard referenced in Article 7, Section 9 for education incentive pay. No cumulative points shall be allowed for more than one degree or Certification.
(i) Add .5 point for 60 college hours
(ii) Add 1.0 point for Bachelor Degree (iii)Add 2.0 points for Master’s Degree
(2) It is the responsibility of the Officer seeking education or certification points to ensure that the Training Academy has the necessary supporting documentation for education or certification points. The documentation must be received by the Training Academy no later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh (7th) business day before the written examination is administered. No education or certification points will be counted unless proper documentation is timely received by the Training Academy.
Education Points. (1) The following education points shall be added to each candidate’s score. These points shall be added to the final score in accordance with the point formula below, and shall only apply to college degrees from an accredited college or university, meeting the accreditation standard referenced in Article 7 Section 9 for education incentive pay. No cumulative points shall be allowed for more than one degree or Certification.
(i) Add .5 point for 60 college hours
(ii) Add 1.0 point for Bachelor Degree (iii)Add 2.0 points for Master’s Degree
(2) It is the responsibility of the Officer seeking education or certification points to ensure that the Training Academy has the necessary supporting documentation for education or certification points. The documentation must be received by the Training Academy no later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh (7th) business day before the written examination is administered. No education or certification points will be counted unless proper documentation is timely received by the Training Academy.
Education Points. Education points for personnel who have signed-up for the written exam shall be computed and posted at least 7 days prior to the written exam. Employees shall be eligible to receive up to 10 education points in accordance with the following schedule: Associate Degree in Fire Science or Fire Service Administration 10 Points Bachelors degree in any field and completion of State of Illinois OFM Fire Officer I & II curriculum 10 Points Up to a maximum of 7.5 points based on successful completion of: FSI Breathing Apparatus Specialist 0.5 Points FSI Fire Attack and Suppression Techniques 0.5 Points FSI Fire/Arson I 0.5 Points FSI Fire/Arson II 0.5 Points FSI Fire/Arson III 0.5 Points FSI Instructor III 0.5 Points FSI Roadway Extrication Specialist 0.5 Points FSI Auto Extrication II 0.5 Points FSI Confined Space Rescue 0.5 Points FSI Vertical Rescue I 0.5 Points FSI Vertical Rescue II 0.5 Points FSI Vertical Rescue III 0.5 Points FSI Surface Ice Rescue 0.5 Points FSI Chemistry of Hazardous Materials 0.5 Points FSI Hazardous Materials First Responder/ Operations 0.5 Points FSI Hazardous Materials Branch Officer 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 063 Emergency Rescue Technician 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 113 Fire Company Apparatus and Procedures 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 132 Industrial Fire Protection 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 227 Chemistry Flammable Hazardous Materials 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK Chemistry of Explosive and Toxic Materials 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 230 Fire Service Hydraulics 0.5 Points ICC FRSTK 232 Fire Protection Systems 0.5 Points
Education Points. Upon successfully completing the exam process with a cumulative score of seventy percent (70%) or greater, a candidate’s educational points if any will be computed and added to the candidate’s total examination score (raw score) to form the candidate’s adjusted final score. Educational points will not be added to a failing cumulative or individual score. Two (2) points shall be added to a candidate’s raw score if the candidate’s education degree exceeds the minimum requirements for the position.
Education Points. (1) Educational points shall be added to each applicant’s overall score based on the attainment, at the time of the examination, of the following degree points: Master’s Degree or higher (5 points); Bachelor of Art or Science (3 Points); Associates Degree (1.5 points).
(2) Members shall be required to submit a certified transcript from an accredited school or university for verification to receive the educational points. Points will only be awarded for the highest degree level attained and not be cumulative of any lessor degree.
Education Points. In accordance with the Act 1 For Pre-apprentice or for successful completion of a Post 2 The applicant must successfully meet all of these requirements to be eligible for the Aptitude Testing, which is considered as the next screening stage. The candidate must successfully complete a series of aptitude tests based on standardized testing. (The Canadian Adult Achievement Test - CAAT). The test includes numerical ability, visual pursuit, assembly, mechanical reasoning. Candidates must achieve a minimum pass score to continue their eligibility for selection. Based on their results, they will be given a score as outlined in the table. One opportunity for re-testing is available after six (6) months of the original test date. The applicant must successfully pass the Aptitude Testing to be eligible for the Physical Demands Assessment as the third screening stage. Each applicant will be given two (2) opportunities for re-testing. Each opportunity is available after a minimum of three (3) months from the last test date. The applicant must be able to perform the bona fide occupational requirements of the Maintenance Helper position. A qualified Health Practitioner will conduct a physical demands assessment to enable the applicant to demonstrate their ability to do the physical requirements of the job. The benchmark shall be the Physical Demands Analysis for Maintenance Helpers undertaken by NRCS Inc. The Health and Safety Manager will be notified whether a candidate is fit without limitations to perform the regular tasks associated with the job. If the candidate fails to meet the standard, they will be disqualified from further consideration. If the employee re- applies in the future, a subsequent physical demands assessment must be undertaken. Because of the Electrician job requirements, a colour vision test will also be applied with the intent that candidates must pass to be considered. The Company shall pay the cost of the Physical Demands Assessment. The applicant must successfully pass the Physical Demands Assessment to be eligible for the Interview, which is the next Screening Stage. The Selection Committee (consisting of Company and Union representatives) will interview each of the pool of candidates who have successfully passed criteria one through three for suitability in the Maintenance Helper Program. Applicants will be interviewed on their motivation, commitment and ability to meet the requirements of the program. The candidates’ interviews will be scor...
Education Points a) 0.02 points shall be added to an employee's Sergeants passing examination score for each completed credit of post secondary education from an accredited institution of higher learning.
