Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 4.1. |
Release 2 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 3.0. |
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 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.'
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 18 units of competency:
- 12 core units plus
- 6 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 in Group A
- at least 3 from the electives listed in Group B
- up to 2 from the electives listed below (Group A or B), or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core 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.
ACMEQU208 |
Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses |
BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
RGRCMN203 |
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity |
RGRPSH201 |
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH202* |
Assist with transportation of horses |
RGRPSH207* |
Perform racing stable duties |
RGRPSH211 |
Work effectively in the horse racing industry |
RGRPSH301 |
Implement stable operations |
RGRPSH303 |
Organise and oversee transportation of horses |
RGRPSH304 |
Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race |
RGRPSH308 |
Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines |
RGRPSH309 |
Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction |
Elective Units
Group A
ACMEQU202* |
Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMEQU209* |
Provide non-riding exercise to horses |
RGRPSH203* |
Perform basic driving tasks |
RGRPSH204* |
Prepare to drive jog work |
RGRPSH205* |
Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
RGRPSH209* |
Attend horses at race meetings and trials |
Group B
ACMINF302 |
Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First aid |
MSMSUP280 |
Manage conflict at work |
RGRPSH302 |
Supervise handling of horses |
RGRPSH312 |
Transport horses by road |
RGRPSH401 |
Provide care and treatment of horses |
RGRPSH408 |
Manage horse health and welfare |
RGRPSH409 |
Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses |
RGRPSH420 |
Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs |
SISXEMR001 |
Respond to emergency situations |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
RGRPSH202 Assist with transportation of horses |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH203 Perform basic driving tasks |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH204 Prepare to drive jog work |
RGRPSH203 Perform basic driving tasks |
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH207 Perform racing stable duties |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH209 Attend horses at race meetings and trials |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) |
RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0