TrackStars™ Instructor Scheme
Welcome to the TrackStars™ Instructor Scheme!
You can find all the theory lessons here. You can work through each section at your own pace, and you can revisit lessons at any time. There are quizzes throughout the theory lessons to assess your learning.
Please note that you are responsible for ensuring you complete all the lessons; if you are having any difficulties accessing the course, please get in touch!
You must also attend your practical days (including assessments), submit all required homework, qualify as a team with your dog (or a dog that you have regular access to) to TS3 level, and successfully attend your online First Aid course to complete the Instructor Scheme.
Practical Days
If you are booked on the January 2025 cohort for TrackStars™ Instructor, your practical days are:
- Jan 27th to 29th (Mon to Wed, 3 days)
- March 24th to 26th (Mon to Wed, 3 days)
- May 20th to 22nd (Tues to Thurs, 3 days)
If you are booked on the January 2026 cohort for TrackStars™ Instructor, your practical days are:
- Jan 27th – 29th (Tues to Thurs, 3 days)
- March 11th – 13th (Wed to Fri, 3 days)
- May 19th – 21st (Tues to Thurs, 3 days)
Online First Aid course provided by Rachel Bean RVN.
TrackStars Instructor Scheme is accredited with UK Rural Skills (non-regulated).
Introduction
Lessons
Introduction to the Instructor Scheme What is TrackStars™? Ethics & Code of Conduct How We Train Reference MaterialScent Theory
Lessons
The Canine Sense of Smell Scent Theory Foundations Applied Scent Theory Weather Environment and TerrainClasses In Action
Lessons
Running Training Sessions Equipment Training Structure: Introductions Training Structure: Group Training Titles and Awards Filming and Assessment ConsiderationsPractical Training
Lessons
Training and Working with People Tracklaying Teaching The Dogs Tracking: First Steps Teaching Dogs: Articles Tracking: Next Steps Teaching Dogs: Problem SolvingPractical Days Session Notes
Lessons
Block 1 – January 2025 Block 2 – March 2025 Block 3 – May 2025Physical Copies & Downloads
Logos, Certificates and Awards
Physical copies & downloads are password protected, and are only available once you have completed the course. Please contact Jemma if you haven’t recieved the password on course completion.