Racing Victoria (RV) provides Industry Subsidy for RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) providing an EOI is submitted prior to enrolment with the relevant Registered Training Organisation (RTO). 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 trackwork rider or

•           complete trackwork rider accreditation?

RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

This course comprises 16 units of study and is 52 weeks in duration. Features of this course include:

•           A weekly riding session.  Initially held at a registered thoroughbred trainer’s private facility near Cranbourne or Ballarat. In the second half of the program our instructor will train and assess participants in their workplace.

•           Monthly theory sessions to be held in the evening at either Cranbourne Turf Club or Ballarat Turf Club (or a similarly located venue).

•           Independent theory work.

•           Three day workshops at Racing Victoria Headquarters (Flemington) which include racing integrity, equine welfare, personal strength & conditioning, nutrition, and wellbeing.  Participants will have the opportunity to work with our apprentice jockey coaches, utilising our mechanical horses.

Trackwork Riding Pre-requisites:

Applicants must;

•           be at least 15 years of age on 01 January in the current year;

•           have completed the mandatory units: BSBWHS211 (Contribute to health and safety of self and others) and RGRPSH201 (Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork); and

•           have a solid riding skill base. Racing Victoria reserves the right to decline an application or withdraw a participant from the program if they are deemed by the Trainers and Assessors to be a safety risk to the horses, themselves or others.

Please refer to the RTO’s website for more details in regards to course fees and funding.

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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