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Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
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RGR30218
You have spent years in the stables, managing the daily operations and ensuring the welfare of racehorses under your care. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway that honours your expertise in stable management and horse handling. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as a stablehand in charge of daily operations in a harness or thoroughbred racing stable where they care for racehorses. The stablehand works to the delegated instructions of a trainer who has overall responsibility for operations. They work in a stable environment directing and coordinating one or more stablehands or managing operations independently, depending on the size of the stable, and are permitted under the rules of racing to act for the trainer. 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. 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 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) 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.'
Qualification Code
RGR30218
Training Package
RGR — Racing and Breeding Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
18 (12 core + 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Stable Foreman | Managing the daily operations of a racing stable and coordinating staff under the trainer's direction. |
| Clerk of Course | Escorting racehorses from the mounting yard to the barrier and assisting in track emergencies. |
| Senior Stablehand | Taking responsibility for racehorse fitness, feeding programs, and transportation logistics. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is often a requirement for industry licensing or registration with Principal Racing Authorities. Note that while the qualification is a key component, licensing involves meeting additional criteria set by the relevant state body.
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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
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
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 highlighting stable foreman or senior roles
- ✓Position descriptions from thoroughbred or harness stables
- ✓Current racing industry registration or licence documents
Stable Operations
- ✓Daily stable logs and exercise rosters
- ✓Feeding programs and nutritional schedules
- ✓Records of staff coordination and task delegation
Horse Welfare & Transport
- ✓Horse health and medication records
- ✓Transportation manifests and logistics plans
- ✓Emergency care and first aid reports for equines
Compliance & Integrity
- ✓WHS incident reports and risk assessments
- ✓Records of compliance with racing industry ethics
- ✓Staff induction and safety training documents
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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