OVERVIEW
The RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) 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.
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
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
RGRCMN203 Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry
RGRPSH209 Attend horses at race meetings and trials
RGRPSH211 Work effectively in the horse racing industry
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 UNITS
RGRPSH207 Perform racing stable duties
RGRPSH301 Implement stable operations
RGRPSH302 Supervise handling of horses
RGRPSH303 Ride horses in jump outs
RGRPSH309 Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction
RGRPSH414 Ride horses in trials
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Please contact RTO Administration on 1300 135 008 to discuss any enrolment requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the potential career outcomes?
- Track Rider
- Stablehand
What is the duration of the Training Program?
The maximum duration for full-time is 30 months and part-time 60 months.
How is the Training Program delivered?
Workplace / Flexible Delivery
What are the entry requirements?
Must hold the RGR20108 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand) and also be currently employed at a thoroughbred racing stable.
All students must complete the enrolment process to undertake the Training Program including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review to ensure the training program is suitable for the student to enrol.
How do I apply?
Contact your VET or careers teacher at your school.
South Australia: This training is supported by the Government of South Australia. Participant Eligibility Criteria Applies, visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for Participant Eligibility Criteria.
Tasmania: This training is subsidised under by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.
Victoria: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding, eligibility criteria applies. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.