Certificate IV in Racing (Racecourse Trainer)
RGR40108 Certificate IV in Racing (Race course trainer)
Course Aim
To meet the needs of individuals who wish to gain formal qualifications to become a registered trainer of thoroughbred horses.
Career Opportunities
Participants in this program will receive solid grounding in all areas of training race horses. Persons successfully completing this course are eligible to apply for a license to train their own Race Horses.
Entry Requirements
The most successful students will possess a strong commitment to horses and have an appropriate level of experience in the handling and riding of horses.
Delivery Mode
Full time course in the classroom also utilising practical experience. This program is very innovative incorporating work experience with leading Racehorse Trainers.
Length
Local Students: Level 1 – 40 weeks
International Students: Level 1 – 41 weeks
Assessments
All assessments are competency based and will be conducted throughout the course in the classroom and in practical work situations. The focus is on the ability to apply knowledge and skills required to the standard relevant for training race horses.
English Requirements
For International students whose first language is not English, the minimum of IELTS score 5.5 is required. However we could organize an English proficiency classes prior to starting our course as an IELTS score 5.5 is required.
Program Content Covered in this Course
15 units of competency * 7 Core Units * 8 Electives
Core units
| RGRCMN001A | Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols |
| RGRCMN401A | Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices |
| RGRPSH408A | Manage horse health and welfare |
| RGRPSH421A | Operate horse racing training business |
| RGRPSH503A | Trial and race horses |
| RGRPSH417A | Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals |
| BSBSMB407A | Manage a small team |
Elective units (select eight)
| RGRCMN402A | Participate in media interviews for racing |
| RGRPSH301A | Implement stable operations |
| RGRPSH302A | Supervise handling of horses |
| RGRPSH401A | Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses |
| RGRPSH409A | Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses |
| RGRPSH420A | Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs |
| RGRPSH422A | Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners |
| RGRPSH501A | Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses |
| RGRPSH502A | Plan and implement education of horses for racehorses |
| RGRPSH504A | Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations |
| RGRPSH505A | Select horses for racing |
| BSBITU203A | Communicate electronically |
| SRXGRO002A | Deal with conflict |
| BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
* Level 5 electives (choose 2)


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