Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) - RGR40221
Skillinvest
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals licensed to operate as a jockey and compete in industry-regulated events in the thoroughbred racing code.Jockeys are athletes who ride racehorses at race meetings, barrier trials and trackwork. 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. This qualification is required for industry licensing and registration in some states and territories. Refer to the relevant state or territory Principal Racing Authority for current requirements including selection into an apprentice jockey program.
Subjects
- Set goals to improve racing performance
- Participate in racing protests and inquiries
- Manage principles of sports science for jockeys
- Process financial transactions
- Undertake and promote career management
- Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
- Prepare for race riding
- Manage personal and professional development
- Develop riding skills for jumping racing
- Ride horses at trackwork
- Perform trial and race jumping riding skills
- Participate in media interviews for racing
- Ride horses in races
- Develop basic trackwork riding skills
- Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry
- Ride horses in trials
- Maintain financial records
- Prepare for self-management in racing
- Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions
- Provide First Aid
- Exercise horses in pacework
- Ride horses in jump outs
- Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
- Organise finances for new business ventures
- Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
- Organise workplace information
Standard entry requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must:have completed RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)ordemonstrated skills and experience in riding and handling thoroughbred horses commensurate with the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Dandenong | Domestic: $14,720 | Yes |
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| Horsham | Domestic: $14,720 | Yes |
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| Longerenong | Domestic: $14,720 | Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Dandenong, Horsham, Longerenong.
Concessions available for Government Subsidised fees (eligibility criteria apply).
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