Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)

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

• Objectives
  This course provides the knowledge and skills required to work as a stablehand in a standardbred racing stable, working with horses both on the ground and in cart work. You will learn the essential practical skills required to work in a professional stable, as well as the skills needed to supervise other staff. This course is very hands on, providing opportunities to work with a range of horses in a competitive stable environment.
• Entry requirements
  Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand). Other Entry Requirements You must be physically fit and willing to work in outdoor environments.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key study areas include:
  
      * Handling horses safely
      * Horse health, care and nutrition
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        Equine anatomy
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        Working effectively in the racing industry
      * Basic driving
      * Occupational health and safety
      * Leadership
  
  Duration Options

  Full time study over a minimum 18 weeks, depending on prior knowledge and experience. Arrangements can also be made for part time study over a longer period of time. The course is delivered at Junortoun.

  It is also offered as a work based traineeship.

  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment as a stablehand working independently in professional stables with limited supervision. You will have the opportunity to use your own judgement, interpret information, apply solutions to various problems and be responsible for your own inputs.
  
  There is a constant demand for skilled workers in the racing industry. Opportunities exist throughout Australia, North America and New Zealand for competent workers wishing to travel.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Students can continue their studies through Certificate IV qualifications in training or driving.
  
  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
  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
  RGRH420A     Plan training and racing programs for standardbreds or thoroughbreds
  
  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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