RGR40108 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

This qualification reflects the role of independently employed persons who are responsible for organising their own work as well as leading others and planning for and carrying out tasks of complex and non-routine functions.

A racehorse trainer is a person who is licensed to operate a business that trains horses under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events. The trainer is responsible for the care, maintenance and racing performance of the animals. A trainer at this level has developed a sound knowledge of all aspects of the industry and has acquired competencies that enable performance of all tasks and duties associated with running a racing establishment, including managing staff, finances and equipment. The trainer is required to solve unpredictable problems by the analysis and evaluation of information and demonstrate broad knowledge in a variety of contexts. Knowledge of industry rules and legal procedures is essential.

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 IV in 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

Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.

RULES FOR ELECTIVE UNITS

Of the eight (8) elective units, a maximum of two (2) units aligned to AQF level 5 may be selected.

Ideally electives should be chosen as part of the individual training plan for a learner so that they provide progressive skills and knowledge development that is relevant to their business and career progression.

CORE UNITS

add topic RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols

add topic RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices

add topic RGRPSH408A Manage horse health and welfare

add topic RGRPSH417A Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals

add topic RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business

add topic RGRPSH503A Trial and race horses

add topic BSBSMB407A Manage a small team

ELECTIVE UNITS

add topic RGRCMN402A Participate in media interviews for racing

add topic RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations

add topic RGRPSH302A Supervise handling of horses

add topic RGRPSH401A Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses

add topic RGRPSH409A Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses

add topic RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs

add topic RGRPSH422A Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners

add topic RGRPSH423A Train horses for jumping racing

add topic RGRPSH501A Plan and adapt training conditioning programs for racehorses

add topic RGRPSH502A Plan and implement education of horses for racing

add topic RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations

add topic RGRPSH505A Select horses for racing

add topic RGRTRK402A Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions

add topic AHCHBR307A Assess suitability of horses for stock work

add topic BSBITU203A Communicate electronically

add topic BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business

add topic BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for micro business

add topic BSBSMB403A Market the small business

add topic BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

add topic HLTFA403C Manage first aid in workplace

add topic HLTGM305B Maintain pool environments

add topic PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace

add topic SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict

add topic TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment

add topic TAAASS402A Assess competence

add topic TAADEL301A Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

RGR30108 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

Pathways from the qualification

RGR50108 Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Licensing considerations

This qualification is required for industry licensing and registration in some states and territories. Refer to your state or territory Principal Racing Authority for advice.

Australian Apprenticeships

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Job roles

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To undertake this qualification the candidate will have extensive industry-relevant experience in the care, welfare and management of horses. Before commencing this qualification, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have the appropriate skills and knowledge commensurate with RGR30208 Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand).

Qualification pathways

Licensing Information

Refer to Description

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	listening and understanding speaking clearly and directly writing to the needs of the audience negotiating responsively reading independently empathising using numeracy effectively understanding the needs of internal and external customers persuading effectively establishing and using networks being assertive sharing information speaking and writing in languages other than English
Teamwork	working across different ages irrespective of gender, race, religion or political persuasion working as an individual and as a member of a team knowing how to define a role as part of the team applying teamwork to a range of situations e.g. futures planning and crisis problem solving identifying the strengths of team members coaching and mentoring skills, including giving feedback
Problem-solving	developing creative, innovative and practical solutions showing independence and initiative in identifying and solving problems solving problems in teams applying a range of strategies to problem solving using mathematics, including budgeting and financial management to solve problems applying problem-solving strategies across a range of areas testing assumptions, taking into account the context of data and circumstances resolving customer concerns in relation to complex project issues
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new situations developing a strategic, creative and long-term vision being creative identifying opportunities not obvious to others translating ideas into action generating a range of options initiating innovative solutions
Planning and organising	managing time and priorities - setting time lines, coordinating tasks for self and with others being resourceful taking initiative and making decisions adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies establishing clear project goals and deliverables allocating people and other resources to tasks planning the use of resources, including time management participating in continuous improvement and planning processes developing a vision and a proactive plan to accompany it predicting - weighing up risk, evaluating alternatives and applying evaluation criteria collecting, analysing and organising information understanding basic business systems and their relationships
Self-management	having a personal vision and goals evaluating and monitoring own performance having knowledge and confidence in own ideas and visions articulating own ideas and visions taking responsibility
Learning	managing own learning contributing to the learning community at the workplace using a range of mediums to learn - mentoring, peer support and networking, IT and courses applying learning to technical issues (e.g. learning about products) and people issues (e.g. interpersonal and cultural aspects of work) having enthusiasm for ongoing learning being willing to learn in any setting - on and off the job being open to new ideas and techniques being prepared to invest time and effort in learning new skills acknowledging the need to learn in order to accommodate change
Technology	having a range of basic IT skills applying IT as a management tool using IT to organise data being willing to learn new IT skills having the OHS knowledge to apply technology having the appropriate physical capacity