RGR30108 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

Release 3

RGR30108 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
3	RGR08v2	Corrected typographical error
2	RGR08v1.1	Updated superseded equivalent units
1	RGR08	Initial release

Description

The qualification covers the role of self-employed or employed persons who work independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.

A trackrider is a person who is independently engaged or employed to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer. The duties require judgement and the ability to communicate information concerning horse health, performance and temperament accurately to the trainer as well as high level riding skills and the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways from the qualification

RGR40208 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) RGR40308 Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)

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

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	listening and understanding speaking clearly and directly writing to the needs of the audience negotiating responsively reading independently empathising using numeracy effectively understanding the needs of internal and external customers persuading effectively establishing and using networks being assertive sharing information speaking and writing in languages other than English
Teamwork	working across different ages irrespective of gender, race, religion or political persuasion working as an individual and as a member of a team knowing how to define a role as part of the team applying teamwork to a range of situations e.g. futures planning and crisis problem solving identifying the strengths of team members coaching and mentoring skills, including giving feedback
Problem-solving	developing creative, innovative and practical solutions showing independence and initiative in identifying and solving problems solving problems in teams applying a range of strategies to problem solving using mathematics, including budgeting and financial management to solve problems applying problem-solving strategies across a range of areas testing assumptions, taking into account the context of data and circumstances resolving customer concerns in relation to complex project issues
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new situations developing a strategic, creative and long-term vision being creative identifying opportunities not obvious to others translating ideas into action generating a range of options initiating innovative solutions
Planning and organising	managing time and priorities - setting time lines, coordinating tasks for self and with others being resourceful taking initiative and making decisions adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies establishing clear project goals and deliverables allocating people and other resources to tasks planning the use of resources, including time management participating in continuous improvement and planning processes developing a vision and a proactive plan to accompany it predicting - weighing up risk, evaluating alternatives and applying evaluation criteria collecting, analysing and organising information understanding basic business systems and their relationships
Self-management	having a personal vision and goals evaluating and monitoring own performance having knowledge and confidence in own ideas and visions articulating own ideas and visions taking responsibility
Learning	managing own learning contributing to the learning community at the workplace using a range of mediums to learn - mentoring, peer support and networking, IT and courses applying learning to technical issues (e.g. learning about products) and people issues (e.g. interpersonal and cultural aspects of work) having enthusiasm for ongoing learning being willing to learn in any setting - on and off the job being open to new ideas and techniques being prepared to invest time and effort in learning new skills acknowledging the need to learn in order to accommodate change
Technology	having a range of basic IT skills applying IT as a management tool using IT to organise data being willing to learn new IT skills having the OHS knowledge to apply technology having the appropriate physical capacity

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
Completion of nineteen (19) units made up of sixteen (16) core units and three (3) elective units. RULES FOR ELECTIVE UNITS a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in the RGR08 Racing Training Package or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the racing industry. CORE UNITS RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocol RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction RGRPSH201A Handle horses RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork HLTFA301B Apply first aid PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace ELECTIVE UNITS RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations RGRPSH309A Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction RGRPSH310A Prepare for self-management in racing RGRPSH405A Ride horses in jump outs RGRPSH406A Develop riding skills for jumping racing RGRPSH407A Educate thoroughbred horses for racing RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs BSBITU203A Communicate electronically SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict