RGR30518 – Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) – Traineeship
COURSE SUMMARY
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are independently engaged or employed as trackwork riders to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer in the racing industry. Trackwork riders require high level riding skills to exercise racehorses at various paces. They must be able to interpret and implement trainer’s instructions and communicate information about racehorse fitness and performance accurately to the trainer. Trackwork riders work independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. This qualification is required for industry licensing and registration in some states and territories. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current requirements
POSSIBLE CAREER OUTCOMES
Track Rider
Stablehand
DURATION (GUIDE ONLY)
Up to 2 years
DELIVERY METHOD
Traineeship
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must hold the RGR20108 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand) and also be currently employed at a thoroughbred racing stable.
HOW TO APPLY
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 receive this qualification you must complete 11 core units, plus 7 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 | RGRPSH207 | Perform racing stable duties |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | RGRPSH301 | Implement stable operations |
| RGRCMN203 | Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity | RGRPSH302 | Supervise handling of horses |
| RGRPSH201 | Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork | RGRPSH303 | Ride horses in jump outs |
| RGRPSH205 | Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry | RGRPSH309 | Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction |
| RGRPSH209 | Attend horses at race meetings and trials | RGRPSH414 | Ride horses in trials |
| RGRPSH211 | Work effectively in the horse racing industry | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
| RGRPSH304 | Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race | ||
| RGRPSH306 | Exercise horses in pacework | ||
| RGRPSH307 | Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction | ||
| RGRPSH404 | Ride horses at trackwork | ||
** Elective unit selection should be discussed with your training provider to successfully customise a package to meet industry needs
This training is delivered with Commonwealth Government funding. Individuals with a range of abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Please contact RTO Administration on 1300 135 008 to discuss any enrolment requirements.