Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

Institution Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Bendigo City Campus
Method On Campus
Location Bendigo
Type Certificate

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Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

Objectives This course provides the skills and knowledge required to enter the racing industry, working as a stablehand in a professional stable. Although previous experience would be an advantage, it is not necessary provided you are prepared to work hard. A stablehand works in a horse racing stable to care for the animals and to meet their individual needs in feeding, grooming, exercising, transporting and keeping the environment safe, clean and hygienic.
Entry requirements There are no specific educational prerequisites for this course. Other Entry Requirements You must be physically fit and at least 16 years of age.
Academic title Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
Course description Key Study Areas

Key study areas include:

    * Handling horses safely
    * Caring for horses
    * Working effectively in the racing industry
    * Basic driving
    * Occupational health and safety

Duration Options
This course is usually completed full time over 18 weeks, including practical experience, and is delivered at Junortoun.

Part time options are also available as are workplace based traineeships.

Selection Process    • Individual Interview

Employment Opportunities

There is a constant need for skilled stablehands in both the standardbred and thoroughbred sectors of the racing industry. On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in professional stables, working under supervision but with a defined level of responsibility and judgement within known routines.

Further Study Options
Successfully completing the Certificate II can lead into further study at either Certificate III or Certificate IV levels.

Assessment

You will not be assessed as part of this course.

Typical Course Content    (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RGRH205A    Perform basic riding or driving tasks
RGRH206A    Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures in horse codes
RGRH207A    Handle horses safely
RGRH208A    Work effectively in the thoroughbred or standardbred code of the racing industry
RGRH209A    Care for horses

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.