The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Bronze Award Examiner Assessment Course
Saturday 24th October 2015 Venue: Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 1WG
(Delegate Numbers are Limited)
Aim & Eligibility
The aim of the Bronze Examiner Assessment Course is to provide a route to examine Good
Citizen Dog Scheme tests. To be eligible, instructors must have a minimum of 5 years’ involvement
with the Scheme. This may include being part of a training club, taking part in a test with your own
dog, and/or stewarding/assisting a test. Candidates will also require 3 years’ dog training
instructing experience in a class situation and must be able to show where they have instructed a
class without assistance. This course will also be beneficial to current Scheme Examiners who are
already qualified but wish to develop their knowledge.
Course Itinerary
The itinerary has been designed to give candidates an opportunity to be assessed as an Examiner
on the Scheme’s procedures at Bronze level. The course will consist of a comprehensive
presentation of the Scheme’s standards, a written examination and practical assessment. The
written examination will be in the form of a multiple choice paper, from which candidates will be
required to gain a 75% pass mark.
Practical Sessions
During the practical assessment sessions, candidates will be asked to take control of a class as a
Scheme Examiner would during a test situation. Candidates will need to demonstrate ability to
recognise and apply the Scheme standards in various scenarios, make decisions and provide
feedback to dog handlers.
Time
The course time will be confirmed upon receipt of your application form but it is likely it will
commence at 9.15am and will conclude at approximately 6.00pm. As there is a full itinerary,
candidates who wish to attend must ensure they are able to commit themselves for the duration of
the course. The course fee includes delegate notes, and refreshments throughout the day. Lunch
is not provided; delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch, or there are several fast food
outlets nearby where lunch can be purchased.
Award
Candidates who attend the course and successfully achieve a ‘pass’ grade will be approved to
examine the Bronze Award and placed on the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Examiner
‘A3’ list. Results of the assessment will be given at the end of the course day and successful
candidates will receive a certificate of confirmation.
Publication on List of Approved Examiners
If you complete the course and achieve a ‘pass’ grade, your details will be included in the Kennel
Club list of Approved Examiners and be available for Training Clubs and Organisations to contact
you for the purposes of inviting an examiner. These details will also be available on the Kennel Club
website. The information provided on the list will only include your name, town and county of
residence, telephone number/email and approved examiner level. Your home address or other
information will not be included. Please sign the application form to confirm your agreement to
publication of your details.
How to Apply
Places must be pre-booked. If you wish to attend this course, please complete the application form
and return together with a cheque for £50 to the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dept, The Kennel Club,
1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, WIJ 8AB. Applications will be accepted on a first come first
served basis. Please note all monies paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Closing Date for Applications is Thursday 15th October; as places are
limited applications for the course may close earlier
THE KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME
EXAMINER ASSESSMENT COURSE - APPLICATION FORM
Course Attending
Private &
Confidential
Bronze Award Examiner Assessment Course
Saturday 24th October 2015
Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 1WG
Applications close Thursday 15th October
or when fully booked
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr etc)
First Name & Surname
(Please write the name that you would like to appear
on all correspondence)
Address
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Are you a member of a KC GCDS Reg
or Listed Training Club? (if so, please give
details)
Are you currently qualified to examine
Good Citizen Tests?
(if so, please give details)
Give brief details as to how you have
been involved with the Good Citizen Dog
Scheme over the last 5 years i.e.
training, instructing, displays etc.
Apart from the GCDS, are you involved
in any other canine activity?
How long have you been a dog training
instructor and at which clubs?
How long and to what level have you
been teaching the GCDS programme?
Have you acted as an Instructor/
Assessor for a GCDS Puppy Foundation
Course? (if so, please give details)
Have you achieved any GCDS awards
with your own dogs?
(if so, please give details of any awards)
Have you stewarded any GCDS tests?
(if so, please give details)
Do you have any experience of judging
in another dog or animal related activity?
Have you attended a GCDS Induction
Course or Seminar? (if so, please give details)
Have you attended any courses or
seminars on dog related matters? (if so,
please give details)
Do you have any special learning
requirements? (If so, please give details)
Please sign and date here to confirm
your agreement to publication of your
details* on the Approved Examiner List if
you achieve a ‘pass’ grade.
Signed……………………………………………………
Date………………………………………………………
Completed application forms must be returned together with the correct fee to the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Department, The
Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, WIJ 8AB.
GCDS/ 145/ISO
*The information provided on the list will only include your name, town & county of residence, telephone number/email and approved examiner level
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Bronze Award Examiner Assessment Course
Saturday 24th October 2015
Venue: Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 1WG
(Delegate Numbers Limited)
Itinerary times to be confirmed but will include:-

Registration & Refreshments

Introduction

Understanding & Implementing the Scheme Guidelines
This presentation will cover hosting and Examining a Good Citizen Dog Scheme test, what type of
equipment can be used, preparation, timing, legal implications, paperwork and giving feedback.

Tea Break

Bronze Award
This presentation will cover how to organise, examine and understand the requirements of this level.
Questions and Answers will be taken throughout the presentation.

Bronze Award Written Paper

Break

Practical Briefing

Bronze Award Practical Assessment – Session 1

Bronze Award Practical Assessment – Session 2

Bronze Award Practical Assessment – Session 3

Tea Break

Results & Presentations
As there is a full itinerary, candidates who wish to attend must ensure they are able to commit
themselves for the full duration of the course.