Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as a trainee stablehand under the direction of a trainer or stable supervisor in a harness or thoroughbred racing stable. It is aimed at students in schools or others requiring pre-employment training in preparation for entry-level employment as a stablehand.
Individuals undertake routine tasks of caring, feeding and grooming horses and keeping the stable environment safe, clean and hygienic. They work under constant supervision and only handle horses that are well-educated, calm, compliant and manageable. Driving or riding skills can be acquired through the selection of electives.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 6 units of competency:
- 4 core units plus
- 2 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 1 from the electives listed below
- up to 1 from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
RGRPSH101 |
Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision |
RGRPSH102 |
Perform basic stable duties |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
BSBCMM101 |
Apply basic communication skills |
BSBWOR202 |
Organise and complete daily work activities |
RGRCMN201 |
Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries |
RGRPSH201 |
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH203 |
Perform basic driving tasks |
RGRPSH205* |
Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) |
RGR10108 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Change to core units - imported units updated and addition of ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to address safety |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0