NCETR Contractor Qualification Criteria - NORT Trainer CLIN 0006

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CLIN 0006: Canine Trainer – NORT
Contractor Qualification Criteria
Technical Proficiency:
1. Trainers must possess law enforcement, investigational application of detector canines, explosives training skills, experience with various canine training methodologies, or have unique experience, education, and training to support ATF’s commitment to train superior explosives and accelerant detector canines. These trainings and experiences are highly regarded skill sets and are required for specialty programs at NCETR. 2. Areas of expertise desired by Canine Trainers include, but are not limited to: •
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Various Canine Training
Methodologies
Classical and Operant Conditioning
Various Reward System Training
Training/Handling Various Canine
Breeds
Target Odor Recognition deficiencies
Non-productive Responses (NPR)

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Target Odor Responses
Canine Basic and Emergency Care
Explosives Classification
Explosives Laws and Regulations
Explosives Odor Testing Procedures
Federal Explosives Laws and Regulations

3. ATF uses a variety of instructional methods, including classroom lectures and demonstrations, practical exercises (PE), and odor recognition testing. The contractor shall provide input for the revision or amendment of the lectures, demonstrations, and exercises to provide updated materials, as appropriate and necessary for the course requirements. 4. Many courses require the instructor to provide both classroom as well as practical instruction. 5. Contractor rates will be used for all services including, but not limited to, instruction, practical instruction, and course development.
6. Contractor shall be flexible and available seven (7) days per week to include holidays if warranted.
7. Exceptions may be made to contractor instructors who possess unique qualifications based on industry experience.
Education/Experience and Certification Requirements:
8. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with and proficiency in the following: • A comprehensive understanding of practical canine training principles including classical and operant conditioning.
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Utilization of various reward systems in training detection canines (ball, Kong, tug, food, etc.)

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CLIN 0006: Canine Trainer – NORT
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Handling and/or training various canine breeds.

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Training handlers who practice various training methodologies and techniques.

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Training handler with different skills, experience, and proficiency levels.