Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

Comments about Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• 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.

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