Certificate IV in Racing (Advanced Harness Driver)

Comments about Certificate IV in Racing (Advanced Harness Driver) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  This course provides the skills and knowledge required for you to actively participate in the Harness Racing Industry. You will learn and contribute to the daily care and training of horses as well as developing the skills required to drive standardbred horses in industry level competition. The course is designed to be hands-on and to reflect the realities of the harness racing industry.
• Entry requirements
  Core units of the Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand). Other Entry Requirements You must be 16 years or older.
• Academic title
  Certificate IV in Racing (Advanced Harness Driver)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key study areas include:
  
      * Equine handling, care and maintenance
      * Occupational health and safety as it relates to the racing industry
      * Driving skills to the level of industry competition
      * Basic financial planning
  
  Duration Options

  Full time - delivery at Junortoun for a minimum 38 hours per week for 32 weeks with an additional period of practical placement.

  Flexible delivery options are available provided you have access to a suitable venue for practical experience.

  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  The harness racing industry has strong employment opportunities for skilled staff. Harness drivers have the flexibility to work freelance or to work in a stable to support training activities and horse care as well as driving.
  
  Freelance driving alone is a difficult profession unless the driver has significant experience and skill.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Further study options include the Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Trainer) units.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will 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
  RGRH310A         Oversee safe handling of horses
  RGRH311A         Apply Principles Of Basic Anatomy And Physiology To Horses
  RGRH312A         Lead and co-ordinate personnel effectively in the racing industry
  RGRH313A         Ride or drive horses at track work
  RGRH317A         Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment
  RGRH318A         Determine Nutritional Requirements For Standardbreds Or Thoroughbreds
  RGRH319A         Assess health and first aid for standardbreds or thoroughbreds
  RGRH414A         Ride or drive horses in industry-regulated competition
  RGRH415A         Manage personal and business affairs
  RGRH420A         Plan training and racing programs for standardbreds or thoroughbreds
  SRSCOA006A     Implement the fundamental principles of sports psychology
  SRSCOA007A     Provide information about the fundamental principles of eating for peak                                           performance
  SRSCOP020A     Develop a personal financial plan
  SRSCOP026A     Implement and evaluate a time management plan
  SRXCLS004A      Provide advice in order to meet current and anticipated client requirements
  
  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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