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Racing and Breeding RGR

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover racing administration, greyhound racing, horse racing and track maintenance areas of work.

‘Agriculture Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management’ and ‘Animal Care and Management’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the RGR (release 2.0) Training Package.

The Racing and Breeding Training Package RGR (release 2.0) includes 15 qualifications and 43 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

 

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathway Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Major Occupations Training
Stablehand
Trackrider
Jockey

Qualifications Summary

RGR20108 - Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

This qualification reflects the role of harness or racehorse stablehands who work under supervision and in known routines but with a defined amount of responsibility and limited judgement.

Stablehand

RGR20117 - Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are beginning their careers in the greyhound industry and/or work in one specific area. These individuals undertake a broad range of tasks related to the care and welfare of greyhounds. They work under direction on most occasions but are also able to act autonomously in certain situations that require solutions to a limited range of problems or working as part of a team

Greyhound Kennel Attendant

RGR20213 - Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)

Suitable training for attendants in greyhound racing kennels whose main functions are to care for the animals and to meet their individual needs of feeding, grooming, exercising, transporting and keeping the environment safe, clean and hygienic.

Kennelhand (Greyhound)

RGR20218 - Certificate II in Racing Industry

This qualification reflects the role of new entrants to the racing industry. It provides an introduction to the racing industry and allows for specialisation in sectors or roles, including stablehand (harness or thoroughbred), stud hand (breeding), track maintenance and racing administration.

Stud Hand
Racing Administration Trainee
Stablehand Assistant
Track Maintenance Worker

RGR20308 - Certificate II in Racing Services (Racing Administration)

This qualification reflects the role of employees who work in racing administration roles under the direction of a supervisor. While they may not be required to handle horses or greyhounds, employees are often required to work near race animals.

Customer Service Officer - Racing

RGR20408 - Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)

This qualification covers the maintenance and repair of racing tracks, gardens and other facilities as well as the use of tools and machinery.

Junior Track Maintenance Worker (Metro race track)

RGR30108 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

This qualification covers the role of self-employed or employed trackriders who work independently with limited supervision.

Trackrider

RGR30208 - Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)

A suitable qualification for an advanced stablehand (or stable foreman) in charge of daily operations in a harness or thoroughbred racing stable. In a harness racing stable the stablehand cares for standardbred horses. They work under the instructions of a trainer.

Advanced Stablehand

RGR30218 - Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as a stablehand in charge of daily operations in a harness or thoroughbred racing stable where they care for racehorses.

Stable Foreman

RGR30308 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration)

This qualification reflects work responsibilities covering general office administration conducted under racing-specific protocols and procedures. While they may not be required to handle horses or greyhounds, employees are often required to work close to race animals.

Trainee Racing Administrator

RGR30408 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward)

Employees with this qualification need to be confident about moving in close proximity to racing horses or greyhounds and to be able to identify safe and unsafe methods of handling by others, as well as recognising approved and non-approved racing gear and equipment and legal and illegal racing tactics.
They will acquire knowledge of the rules of racing, racing protocols, animal welfare and duty of care.

Cadet Steward (Horse Racing)
Cadet Steward (Greyhound Racing)

RGR30418 - Certificate III in Racing Services

This qualification reflects the broad work responsibilities undertaken within regulatory and integrity services operations within the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred racing codes. The general qualification covers skills required for a range of racing services and operations. Two specialisations can be selected. The Cadet Steward specialisation covers duties required to assist stewards in race and non-race day activities and the Racing Administration specialisation covers general office administration conducted under racing-specific protocols and procedures.

Cadet Steward
Racing Administrator

RGR30518 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are independently engaged or employed as trackriders to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer in the racing industry.

Trackrider

RGR40108 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Suitable for racehorse trainers who are licensed to operate a business that trains horses under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events. Training covers responsible care, maintenance and racing performance of the animals.

Thoroughbred Trainer

RGR40118 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains horses under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events in the harness or thoroughbred racing codes.

Racehorse Trainer

RGR40208 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)

This qualification reflects the role of independently employed persons who are responsible for organising their own work. A jockey is an independent professional sportsperson licensed by the industry authorities to compete in industry-regulated competition. The jockey contracts riding services on a daily basis to owners and trainers.

Jockey

RGR40218 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate as a jockey and compete in industry-regulated events in the thoroughbred racing code. Jockeys are independent professional athletes who ride racehorses at race meetings, barrier trials and trackwork. Most are independent contractors offering their riding services to compete in racing industry regulated race meetings, with some retained by racing stables. A jockey possesses the highest level of race riding skills, requiring a high degree of decision-making skill and reaction time during races, and the ability to exercise judgement when choosing mounts and assessing horse form.

Jockey

RGR40308 - Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)

This qualification reflects the role of independently employed persons who are responsible for organising their own work and the outputs generated and are able to identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The Harness Driver is an independent professional sportsperson licensed by the industry authorities to compete in industry-regulated competition.

Harness Race Driver

RGR40318 - Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are harness race drivers. They are independent professional sportspersons licensed by harness racing industry authorities to compete in industry-regulated competition.

Harness Race Driver

RGR40408 - Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)

A Greyhound Trainer is a person who operates a greyhound training business and is registered as a public trainer to train greyhounds for owners and syndicates. The trainer is responsible for the care, maintenance and racing performance of the greyhounds.

Greyhound Trainer

RGR40418 - Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains greyhounds under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events in the greyhound racing code.It covers the care, maintenance and performance of greyhounds and the tasks and duties associated with running a racing establishment, including managing staff, finances and equipment. Trainers are responsible for planning and organising their own work, leading others and carrying out often complex and non-routine tasks.

Greyhound Trainer

RGR40518 - Certificate IV in Racing Integrity

This qualification reflects the work undertaken by individuals in compliance and integrity service operations in the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes. It covers the specialist roles of stewards and integrity officials with responsibilities for investigations, compliance and intelligence who require an extensive knowledge of the rules of racing, administrative law, racing protocols, animal welfare, safety and duty of care requirements.

Integrity Official
Steward

RGR40608 - Certificate IV in Racing Services (Steward)

Covers training and work that is undertaken within the regulatory and integrity services operations in racing. In addition, stewards supervise the conduct of race meetings, and investigate incidents and potential non-compliance issues, as well as arbitrating and imposing penalties under the principles of administrative law.

Steward (Horse Racing)
Steward (Greyhound Racing)

RGR50118 - Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains horses commercially for multiple owners to compete in industry-regulated events in the harness or thoroughbred racing codes. The trainer at this level generally manages a large training establishment with several staff members, often operating interstate and/or internationally, with extensive demands from owners, media and public.

Thoroughbred Trainer

RGR50218 - Diploma of Racing Integrity Management

This qualification reflects the work undertaken by individuals in regulatory and integrity service operations in the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes. It covers the role of stewards, specialist investigators and other integrity officials who require an extensive knowledge of the rules of racing, administrative law, racing protocols, animal welfare, safety and duty of care requirements.

Senior Integrity Officer

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
RGR20108 - Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
Annual Commencements 10 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
RGR30108 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)
Annual Commencements 30 20 15 10 5 0 0 0
RGR30208 - Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
Annual Commencements 45 30 5 0 5 0 0 0
RGR30408 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward)
Annual Commencements 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RGR40108 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Annual Commencements 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
RGR40208 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Annual Commencements 15 5 5 5 5 0 0 0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 28/03/2019, rounded estimates for October 2017 to September 2018. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
RGR20108 - Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
RGR20117 - Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
RGR20213 - Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR20218 - Certificate II in Racing Industry
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 18 mths 18 mths 12 mths 18 mths 18 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T
RGR20308 - Certificate II in Racing Services (Racing Administration)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 18 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR20408 - Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR30108 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR30208 - Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
RGR30218 - Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 30 mths 36 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T
RGR30308 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR30408 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR30418 - Certificate III in Racing Services
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T *
RGR30518 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 30 mths 24 mths 36 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T
RGR40108 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR40118 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T A T *
RGR40208 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A * A
RGR40218 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A T T * A
RGR40308 - Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR40318 - Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T *
RGR40408 - Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR40418 - Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
RGR40518 - Certificate IV in Racing Integrity
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
RGR40608 - Certificate IV in Racing Services (Steward)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
RGR50118 - Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
RGR50218 - Diploma of Racing Integrity Management
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T *

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
RGR20108 - Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
Availability
RGR20117 - Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)
Availability
RGR20218 - Certificate II in Racing Industry
Availability
RGR30208 - Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
Availability
RGR30218 - Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
Availability
RGR30418 - Certificate III in Racing Services
Availability
RGR30518 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Availability
RGR40118 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Availability
RGR40208 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Availability
RGR40218 - Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Availability
RGR40318 - Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)
Availability
RGR50118 - Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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