Qualification details
RGR30108 - Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) (Release 1)
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Classifications
Classification history
ANZSCO Identifier | 361112 | Horse Trainer | 24/Sep/2008 | |
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier | 9921-15 | Stud Hand Or Stable Hand | 24/Sep/2008 | |
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier | 0921 | Sport And Recreation | 24/Sep/2008 | |
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier | 514 | Certificate III | 24/Sep/2008 | |
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Modification History
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Description
The qualification covers the role of self-employed or employed persons who work independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
A trackrider is a person who is independently engaged or employed to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer. The duties require judgement and the ability to communicate information concerning horse health, performance and temperament accurately to the trainer as well as high level riding skills and the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways from the qualification
RGR40208 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) RGR40308 Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)
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
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Qualification pathways
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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Employability Skill
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Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
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Communication
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- 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
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Teamwork
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- 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
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Problem-solving
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- 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
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Initiative and enterprise
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- 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
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Planning and organising
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- 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
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Self-management
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- 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
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Learning
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- 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
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Technology
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- 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
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
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Completion of nineteen (19) units made up of sixteen (16) core units and three (3) elective units.
RULES FOR ELECTIVE UNITS - a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in the RGR08 Racing Training Package or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the racing industry.
CORE UNITS
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
PUACOM001B Communicate in the workplace
RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocol
RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness
RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices
RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction
RGRPSH201A Handel horses
RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses
RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks
RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork
RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties
RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork
RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance
RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills
RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework
RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBITU203A Communicate electronically
RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials
RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations
RGRPSH309A Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction
RGRPSH310A Prepare for self-management in racing
RGRPSH405A Ride horses in jump outs
RGRPSH406A Develop riding skills for jumping racing
RGRPSH407A Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials
RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs
SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict
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