TCOLE BPOC FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⫸ Explain the 24-month training unit: Ans: 24 months:
i. Begins September 1 of each odd numbered year & ends on Aug 31 of
the next odd year.
1. Example: September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2003
ii. Must include Legislative updates
⫸ Explain the 48-month training cycle: Ans: 48 months
i. Composed of TWO 24 month training units to begin every September
1
ii. If you do not have your intermediate certification then you must
complete the required courses: Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention,
Special Investigative Topics, and De-escalation.
⫸ Identify the criteria for TCOLE rules concerning basic training and
enrollment standards: Ans: a. 21 years of age
b. High School Diploma/ GED
c. No community supervision or probation for anything over Class B, or
within the last 10 years.
, d. No current charges or criminal offences for which convictions would
bar acceptance.
e. No Family Violence
f. Not prohibited from operating a motor vehicle
g. Not prohibited from ammo or firearms
h. Mentally Sound - Psych Exam
i. No drug dependency
j. No dishonorable discharges
k. Medical Exams (valid for 180 days)
⫸ Identify Proficiency Certificate Requirements. Ans: a. Basic - Active
License, 1 year of service, completion of required courses
b. Intermediate - Active License, BPOC, hours, & service time, required
courses
c. Advanced - Active license, BPOC & IPOC, hours, service time, &
required courses
d. Masters - Active license, BPOC, IPOC, APOC, hours, & service time
⫸ Identify the requirements for attempting a license: Ans: Must pass
BPOC courses with a minimum of 80% or higher.
Must pass BPOC with 70% to take test.
⫸ List of how TCOLE rules are organized: Ans: Divided into sections
that group similar topics
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⫸ Explain the 24-month training unit: Ans: 24 months:
i. Begins September 1 of each odd numbered year & ends on Aug 31 of
the next odd year.
1. Example: September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2003
ii. Must include Legislative updates
⫸ Explain the 48-month training cycle: Ans: 48 months
i. Composed of TWO 24 month training units to begin every September
1
ii. If you do not have your intermediate certification then you must
complete the required courses: Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention,
Special Investigative Topics, and De-escalation.
⫸ Identify the criteria for TCOLE rules concerning basic training and
enrollment standards: Ans: a. 21 years of age
b. High School Diploma/ GED
c. No community supervision or probation for anything over Class B, or
within the last 10 years.
, d. No current charges or criminal offences for which convictions would
bar acceptance.
e. No Family Violence
f. Not prohibited from operating a motor vehicle
g. Not prohibited from ammo or firearms
h. Mentally Sound - Psych Exam
i. No drug dependency
j. No dishonorable discharges
k. Medical Exams (valid for 180 days)
⫸ Identify Proficiency Certificate Requirements. Ans: a. Basic - Active
License, 1 year of service, completion of required courses
b. Intermediate - Active License, BPOC, hours, & service time, required
courses
c. Advanced - Active license, BPOC & IPOC, hours, service time, &
required courses
d. Masters - Active license, BPOC, IPOC, APOC, hours, & service time
⫸ Identify the requirements for attempting a license: Ans: Must pass
BPOC courses with a minimum of 80% or higher.
Must pass BPOC with 70% to take test.
⫸ List of how TCOLE rules are organized: Ans: Divided into sections
that group similar topics
