Qualification Code: RGR30518

Qualification: Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) 

Course Category: Equine/Racing

RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

OVERVIEW

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.

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

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. 

 

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.