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Tracking Certification Levels

Joel Hardin Professional Tracking Services provides trackers with the highest degree of upward mobility through education, training and self-guided practice. College or law enforcement training credits are available upon student request and application.

Certification is not based on the number, type or title of courses attended - but the student's demonstrated knowledge and skill in tracking, use of techniques and tactics to successfully resolve practical simulations and missions. Student evaluation and certification is done by Joel Hardin with instructor input. We also recognize training and certification levels from other tracking education programs meeting our criteria.

 

Our tracking training program utilizes four achievement levels:
BASIC
APPRENTICE
JOURNEYMAN
SIGNCUTTER
  LEVEL
ONE		 Finding Sign - Novice Tracker

Introductory tracking course for novices on footfall evidence including field and classroom training to optimize the learning experience. Students are familiarized with the terms, tools, and techniques of tracking and sign.

Level One Details...
 
  LEVEL
TWO		 Following Sign - Apprentice Tracker

Secondary course that builds on basic tracking principals and techniques with additional emphasis on team roles, search management and communication. Course requires Basic Tracker certification to participate.

Level Two Details...
 
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THREE		 Reading Sign -Journeyman Tracker

Advanced course emphasizing team techniques for mission-critical tracking applications. Apprentice Tracker certification needed to enroll.

Level Three Details...
 
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FOUR		 Sign Cutter - Master Tracker

Master tracker training for managing trackers as a SAR resource in mission-critical situations. Students must be Journeyman Trackers with considerable mission experience.

Level Four Details...
 
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