RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)

Release 1

RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)

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 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

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.

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

HLTAID003	Provide first aid
PSPGEN032	Deal with conflict
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*
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)	RGR30208 Certificate III in Advanced Stablehand	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Changes to title, core and packaging rules to reflect job role	No equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0