Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification reflects the role of employees who work under supervision and in known routines but with a defined amount of responsibility and limited judgement.
A stablehand is a person who is employed in a harness or thoroughbred racing stable and whose prime function is to care for the animals and to meet their individual needs of feeding, grooming, exercising and transporting; as well as keeping the environment safe, clean and hygienic. In a harness racing stable the stablehand cares for standardbred horses. In a thoroughbred racing stable the stablehand cares for thoroughbreds. The stablehand works under the direction of a trainer or stable supervisor but is also able to act autonomously in certain situations requiring solutions to a limited range of problems or working as part of a team.
It should be noted that duties involve caring for highly-strung, expensive animals that can easily injure themselves or their handlers. There is therefore a degree of responsibility as well as a duty of care involved in the work. There will be occasions when a stablehand will be in sole charge of an animal in situations where a danger exists to the animal, the handler or the general public, such as unloading from a float or leading on a racecourse.
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 II 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.'
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
RGR10108 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
Pathways from the qualification
RGR30208 Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
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
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Packaging Rules
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Packaging Rules |
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Completion of thirteen (13) units made up of eleven (11) core units and two (2) elective units. RULES FOR ELECTIVE UNITS
CORE UNITS HLTFA301B Apply first aid PUACOM001B Communicate in the workplace RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction RGRPSH201A Handle horses RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials ELECTIVE UNITS BSBITU203A Communicate electronically RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness RGRPSH203A Perform basic driving tasks RGRPSH204A Prepare to drive jog work RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork |
