Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

Qualification
National Code:
RGR30108
State Code:
S645
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0921 - Sport And Recreation
Original TGA Release Date
17/12/2013
Approved Date
27/03/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
880
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
17/12/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 17/12/2013 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

The qualification covers the role of self-employed or employed persons who work independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.

A trackrider is a person who is independently engaged or employed to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer. The duties require judgement and the ability to communicate information concerning horse health, performance and temperament accurately to the trainer as well as high level riding skills and the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of nineteen (19) units made up of:
- sixteen (16) core units
- three (3) elective units:
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in the RGR08 Racing Training Package or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the racing industry.
1. Core units

All sixteen (16) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6865 RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction 30 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
S6928 RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses 20 Unit of competency
S6930 RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork 40 Unit of competency
C6054 PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
S6861 RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols 40 Unit of competency
S6973 RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills 75 Unit of competency
S6972 RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork 50 Unit of competency
S6974 RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework 75 Unit of competency
S6864 RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices 40 Unit of competency
S6927 RGRPSH201A Handle horses 70 Unit of competency
S6935 RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance 100 Unit of competency
S6863 RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness 20 Unit of competency
S6971 RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks 50 Unit of competency
S6929 RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties 40 Unit of competency
S6975 RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork 75 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

Three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6931 RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials 40 Unit of competency
D0783 BSBITU203A Communicate electronically 20 Unit of competency
C6419 SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict 10 Unit of competency
S6977 RGRPSH406A Develop riding skills for jumping racing 60 Unit of competency
S6978 RGRPSH407A Educate thoroughbred horses for racing 40 Unit of competency
S6937 RGRPSH309A Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction 20 Unit of competency
S6932 RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations 30 Unit of competency
S6944 RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs 65 Unit of competency
S6938 RGRPSH310A Prepare for self-management in racing 40 Unit of competency
S6976 RGRPSH405A Ride horses in jump outs 20 Unit of competency
S6980 RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials 75 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S262 RGR30102 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT1 RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Qualification pathways

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09350) RACING TRACKRIDER (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

School-based trainees cannot complete this qualification while at school. Training after Year 12 is required.