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Description
The Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) reflects the role of
employees such as track riders 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 employed to exercise thoroughbred
horses on the instruction of a trainer. The duties require judgment
and the ability to communicate information concerning horse health,
performance and temperament accurately to the trainer as well
as high level riding skills and ability to interpret and relay
information
covering a variety of circumstances. This expert advice is critical
as it is relied upon in the future training and racing program
of the horse.
Trackrider training requires ability, potential and hard work-
it is not for those who would simply like to learn to ride.
Qualification Requirements
To achieve a Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) you must complete:
- 5 pre requisite units
- 5 core units
| Pre-requisite Units |
| 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 |
| Core Units |
| RGRH310A |
Oversee safe handling of horses |
| RGRH311A |
Apply Principles of basic anatomy & physiology to horses |
| RGRH313A |
Ride or drive horses at track work |
| RGRH317A |
Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment |
| RGRH319A |
Assess health & first aid for standardbreds or thoroughbreds |
Time Frame The Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) traineeship has a
duration of 24 months for fulltime trainees.
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The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts provides funding support for training |
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