Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) - RGR50118
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E
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.The qualification covers high-level technical, planning and management skills required to manage a complex business as well as detailed knowledge of the rules relating to racing partnerships and syndication, and horse pedigree, conformation and animal physiology. 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.Competencies attained in the units packaged for this qualification will apply to the harness and thoroughbred codes of the industry. Consequently, when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the harness or thoroughbred code and a Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) must contain a statement as follows:'This qualification was achieved under the conditions operating in the [insert relevant racing code - harness OR thoroughbred] code of the racing industry.'
Subjects
- Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses
- Coordinate emergency responses
- Manage a small team
- Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations
- Manage small business finances
- Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
- Assess competence
- Plan assessment activities and processes
- Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
- Provide care and treatment of horses
- Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses
- Participate in media interviews for racing
- Market the small business
- Develop a social media strategy
- Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
- Select horses for racing
- Provide work skill instruction
- Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
- Train horses for jumping racing
- Manage first aid services and resources
- Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions
- Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs
- Plan and implement education of horses for racing
- Deal with conflict
- Contribute to assessment
- Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners
Standard entry requirements
To undertake this qualification the individual must have:extensive skills and knowledge commensurate with RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) demonstrating industry-relevant experience in the care, welfare and management of horses.
