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Certificate II in Racing Industry

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the horse or greyhound racing industry. It allows for specialisation in various roles, including stable hand (harness or thoroughbred), stud hand (breeding), track maintenance and racing administration. Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. Licensing or registration requirements apply to this qualification in some states and territories. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current requirements.

Register your interest and we will email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO.

Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
RGR20221
LevelAQF 2Certificate II
Units
PackageRGRRacing and Breeding Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in RGR20221. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Stablehand

    Providing daily care, grooming, and exercise for racehorses while maintaining clean and safe stable facilities.

  • 02

    Stud Hand

    Supporting horse breeding programs by caring for mares and young horses and preparing them for sale.

  • 03

    Greyhound Attendant

    Managing the exercise, feeding, and hygiene requirements of greyhounds under the direction of an owner or trainer.

  • 04

    Track Maintenance Trainee

    Assisting with the repair and upkeep of racing tracks, turf, and surrounding structures to ensure safe conditions.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Detailed resume or CV outlining your experience in racing or breeding environments
  • Position descriptions for roles such as Stablehand, Stud Hand, or Track Assistant
  • Letters of reference from licensed trainers, stud managers, or racing authorities

Animal Handling & Care
  • Videos demonstrating safe horse or greyhound handling and grooming techniques
  • Logs or schedules detailing daily feeding and health care routines
  • Records of attending horses at race meetings, trials, or sales events

Safety & Compliance
  • Records of workplace health and safety inductions and biosecurity protocols
  • Incident or hazard reports completed in a racing or breeding workplace
  • Evidence of compliance with racing industry ethics and integrity standards

Operations & Maintenance
  • Maintenance logs for racing tracks, stables, or greyhound facilities
  • Records of operating vehicles or machinery under supervision
  • Documentation of chemical application or property repair tasks

Administration & Communication
  • Evidence of processing workplace information or maintaining digital records
  • Documentation of effective communication with trainers, owners, or officials
  • Completed workplace documents such as simple reports or checklists

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.