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The Basic Abilities Test Application and Exam Dates
In 2000, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1481 requiring all applicants entering into a criminal justice basic recruit training program for law enforcement and correctional officers to pass a Basic Abilities Test (BAT)
The BAT measures an applicant’s ability and likelihood of success in learning the essential job duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement or correctional officer. For example, the BAT measures written expression, oral comprehension, selective attention, visualization, inductive and deductive reasoning.
The BAT is a multiple-choice written examination consisting of 104 questions. The BAT takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.
The minimum passing score on the BAT is 71 for a law enforcement officer applicant and 77 for a correctional officer applicant. A passing score is valid four years from the date of the test.
Applicants may take the BAT up to three (3) times in each discipline (law enforcement or corrections) during any twelve-month period.
Test Registration
Applicants must pre-register for the test.
To register, applicants must complete these steps:
1. Select a test date and time
2. Complete the registration form
3. Return the registration form to the Limited Access Admissions Office by:
- faxing it to the attention of Ms. Cindy Green at 813-253-7973
- mailing it to the attention of Ms. Cindy Green at Hillsborough Community CollegeYbor City Campus2112 N. 15th StreetTampa, FL 33605
4. Bring payment to the test site. The fee is $40 per test administration. Applicants must pay by personal check or money order made payable to Hillsborough Community College. Cash/Debit/Credit cards cannot be accepted at the test site.
2013 BASIC ABILITIES TEST SCHEDULE
| December 2012 |
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| December 6 |
6:00 PM |
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| December 14 |
9:00 AM |
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| January 2013 |
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July 2013 |
Time |
| January 5 |
9:00 AM |
July 12 |
9:00 AM |
| January 11 |
9:00 AM |
July 17 |
6:00 PM |
| January 23 |
6:00 PM |
July 22 |
6:00 PM |
| January 28 |
6:00 PM |
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| February 2013 |
Time |
August 2013 |
Time |
| February 2 |
9:00 AM |
August 3 |
9:00 AM |
| February 8 |
9:00 AM |
August 9 |
9:00 AM |
| February 11 |
6:00 PM |
August 14 |
6:00 PM |
| February 20 |
6:00 PM |
August 19 |
6:00 PM |
| March 2013 |
Time |
September 2013 |
Time |
| March 2 |
9:00 AM |
September 7 |
9:00 AM |
| March 8 |
9:00 AM |
September 13 |
9:00 AM |
| March 18 |
6:00 PM |
September 16 |
6:00 PM |
| March 27 |
6:00 PM |
September 25 |
6:00 PM |
| April 2013 |
Time |
October 2013 |
Time |
| April 6 |
9:00 AM |
October 5 |
9:00 AM |
| April 12 |
9:00 AM |
October 11 |
9:00 AM |
| April 17 |
6:00 PM |
October 14 |
6:00 PM |
| April 22 |
6:00 PM |
October 23 |
6:00 PM |
| May 2013 |
Time |
November 2013 |
Time |
| May 4 |
9:00 AM |
November 2 |
9:00 AM |
| May 10 |
9:00 AM |
November 8 |
9:00 AM |
| May 13 |
6:00 PM |
November 13 |
6:00 PM |
| May 22 |
6:00 PM |
November 18 |
6:00 PM |
| June 2013 |
Time |
December 2013 |
Time |
| June 1 |
9:00 AM |
December 7 |
9:00 AM |
| June 7 |
9:00 AM |
December 13 |
9:00 AM |
| June 10 |
6:00 PM |
December 16 |
6:00 PM |
| June 19 |
6:00 PM |
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| June 29 |
9:00 AM |
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Test Fee
The fee is $40 per test administration. Payment is due at the time of testing.
Applicants must pay by check or money order made payable to Hillsborough Community College. Cash/Debit/Credit Cards cannot be accepted for payment. Please write your Driver License Number on your check.
Test Location
The BAT is administered at
Hillsborough Community College
Ybor City Campus
Public Service Technology (PST) Building, Room 236
2002 N. 17th Street (corner of 17th Street and 9th Ave)
Tampa, FL 33605
Map of the Ybor City Campus
Paking Information: /yc/parking-guidelines.aspx
Additional Information
The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission selected three companies to design the BAT. Those three companies are I/O Solutions, Morris & McDaniel and Miami Dade College.
The BAT must be administered in Florida by a state-certified criminal training school, criminal justice selection center, or criminal justice agency. Hillsborough Community College uses the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) designed by Miami Dade College.
Applicants may purchase an optional study guide from Miami Dade College by clicking on the link
http://www.mdc.edu/north/f-bat/studyguide.asp
Americans with Disabilities Accommodations
Requests for accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 shall be governed by subsection 11B-30.0071(4), F.A.C. Determinations as to eligibility for accommodations shall be made on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants wishing ADA accommodations must self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of their disability to the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. Students should contact an HCC coordinator of services for students with disabilities to discuss documentation guidelines. Click on the link to contact a HCC coordinator /ssem/disabilities.aspx
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Ms. Cindy Green in the Limited Access Admissions Office at cgreen@hccfl.edu or 813-253-7697.
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