Racing Victoria (RV) provides Training and Assessment for RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) in partnership with the Racing Education Centre and an Industry Subsidy for enrollment providing an EOI is submitted prior to enrolment. The Training and Assessment prepare people for careers in the thoroughbred racing industry.  We can also assist in connecting training recipients with employers.

Are you looking to;

• start a career as a stable hand or
• complete mandatory stable employee training

This program is aimed at preparing people who have not worked in racing to develop the basic skills, knowledge and confidence to commence work as a stable hand. Previous horse-handling experience is not required for this program.

This program is also suitable for those who have just started employment as a stable hand and have not yet completed the mandatory training, consisting of:

• BSBWHS211 (Contribute to health and safety of self and others) and
• RGRPSH201 (Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork).

The skill sessions are completed block release and comprise of a great deal of practical training with our Off The Track Thoroughbreds.

Once participants have secured employment at a stable, they can apply for registration as a Victorian Stable Employee.

Training locations include Cranbourne Training Centre, Geelong Turf Club, Ballarat Turf Club, Bendigo and GoTafe Wangaratta.

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age on 01 January in the current year to participate.

Program Funding 

Racing Victoria will provide a subsidy to the RTO to reduce fees, there will be minimal cost to those participating in these programs, subject to meeting criteria including a minimum of three months full-time, part-time or casual employment in the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry.

Want to get started? Please send us an Expression of Interest via the form below.  Courses will be scheduled based on demand.

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