This partial qualification provides the introduction to the racing industry and allows for specialisation in sectors or roles, including stablehand (harness or thoroughbred), stud hand (breeding), track maintenance and racing administration. Occupational licensing or registration requirements apply to this qualification in some states and territories. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority in each state for current requirements.CAREER OUTCOMES
Stablehand
DURATION (GUIDE ONLY)
Class Delivery
Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Part time: 18 months
Full time: 12 months
DELIVERY METHOD
Workplace / Flexible Delivery
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must be currently employed at a thoroughbred racing stable.
HOW TO APPLY
To enrol into this qualification, please select RGR30218 – Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) – Traineeship from the Skillinvest Limited Website > Training page.
Contact your VET teacher at your school.
FEES & CHARGES
To view the TR002 – Indicative Fees and Charges, please click on the below link:
https://www.skillinvest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/TR002-Indicative-Fees-and-Charges-1.pdf
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
The tuition fees as published are subject to change. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To meet the packaging rules and attain the qualification, a total of 18 units must be completed, when selecting units:
12 core units
6 elective units
Elective units have been chosen by Skillinvest based on feedback from industry.
| CORE UNITS | ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
| ACMEQU208 | Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | RGRPSH209 | Attend horses at race meeting and trials |
| RGRCMN203 | Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity | RGRPSH302 | Supervise handling of horses |
| RGRPSH201 | Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork | RGRPSH312 | Transport horses by road |
| RGRPSH202 | Assist with transportation of horses | RGRPSH401 | Provide care and treatment of horses |
| RGRPSH207 | Perform racing stable duties | RGRPSH420 | Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs |
| RGRPSH211 | Work effectively in the horse racing industry | ||
| RGRPSH301 | Implement stable operations | ||
| RGRPSH303 | Organise and oversee transportation of horses | ||
| RGRPSH304 | Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race | ||
| RGRPSH308 | Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines | ||
| RGRPSH309 | Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction | ||
** Elective unit selection should be discussed with your training provider to successfully customise a package to meet industry needs
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Please contact RTO Administration on 1300 135 008 to discuss any enrolment requirements.