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Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand)
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RGR30318
Your years spent in the harness racing stables and on the track have built a deep understanding of standardbred care and trackwork driving. We are currently exploring partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for the Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand). Register your interest today to help us gauge industry demand for this qualification and move toward formal recognition of your expertise.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as a driving stablehand involved in the daily operations of a harness racing stable where they care for and exercise standardbred horses. The driving stablehand works to the delegated instructions of a trainer who has overall responsibility for operations. At times they are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, apply solutions to various problems and take responsibility for operations and outputs. This qualification is required for industry licensing and registration in some states and territories. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current requirements.
Qualification Code
RGR30318
Training Package
RGR — Racing and Breeding Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
18 (13 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Harness Trackwork Driver | Exercising standardbred racehorses to build fitness and reporting on performance directly to trainers. |
| Stablehand | Caring for horses through feeding, grooming, and providing routine health care in a professional racing environment. |
| Harness Driver | Competing in standardbred races and managing high-speed animal handling with a high degree of technical skill. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is a key requirement for industry licensing and registration with state racing authorities. Please note that while the qualification supports your application, the final authority to grant a driver or stablehand licence rests with the relevant Principal Racing Authority.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume or CV outlining stable experience
- ✓Position descriptions from racing or breeding stables
- ✓Reference letters from licensed trainers or stable managers
Stable Operations
- ✓Feeding and nutrition program records
- ✓Horse health and treatment logs
- ✓Stable maintenance and biosecurity checklists
Trackwork & Driving
- ✓Trackwork driving logs (jog work and pacework)
- ✓Video footage of harness driving and horse handling
- ✓Current or previous industry driver registrations
Safety & Integrity
- ✓WHS incident reports or risk assessments
- ✓Records of compliance with racing industry ethics
- ✓Workplace safety induction certificates
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Racing and Breeding Training Package.
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