Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 4.1. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains horses under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events in the harness or thoroughbred racing codes.
It covers the care, maintenance and performance of racehorses and the tasks and duties associated with running a racing establishment, including managing staff, finances and equipment. Trainers are responsible for planning and organising their own work, leading others and carrying out often complex and non-routine tasks.
This qualification is required for industry licensing and registration in some states and territories. Refer to the relevant state or territory 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 IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) 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
To undertake this qualification the individual must have:
- a racing industry Certificate III qualification demonstrating industry-relevant experience in the care, welfare and management of horses such as RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider), or RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand), or RGR30318 Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand).
or
- demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge in the care, welfare and management of horses commensurate with the qualifications above.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 7 core units plus
- 9 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:
- 7 from the electives listed below
- up to 2 from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
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BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
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RGRCMN203 |
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity |
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RGRCMN305 |
Participate in racing protests and inquiries |
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RGRPSH302 |
Supervise handling of horses |
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RGRPSH408 |
Manage horse health and welfare |
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RGRPSH421 |
Operate horse racing training business |
Elective 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.
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ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU406* |
Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver |
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ACMINF502 |
Manage equine biosecurity and infection control |
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BSBSMB305 |
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business |
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BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
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BSBSMB421 |
Manage small business finances |
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BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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MSMSUP280 |
Manage conflict at work |
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RGRCMN402 |
Participate in media interviews for racing |
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RGRHBR304 |
Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
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RGRPSH203 |
Perform basic driving tasks |
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RGRPSH204* |
Prepare to drive jog work |
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RGRPSH301 |
Implement stable operations |
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RGRPSH305* |
Develop driving skills for trackwork |
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RGRPSH401 |
Provide care and treatment of horses |
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RGRPSH402* |
Drive horses in pacework and fast work |
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RGRPSH403* |
Educate horses for harness racing |
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RGRPSH407 |
Educate thoroughbred horses for racing |
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RGRPSH409 |
Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses |
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RGRPSH420 |
Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs |
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RGRPSH422 |
Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners |
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RGRPSH423 |
Train horses for jumping racing |
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RGRPSH424 |
Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes |
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RGRPSH425 |
Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses |
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RGRPSH501 |
Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses |
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RGRPSH502 |
Plan and implement education of horses for racing |
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RGRPSH503 |
Trial and race horses |
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RGRPSH504 |
Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations |
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RGRPSH505 |
Select horses for racing |
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RGRTRK402 |
Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions |
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SIRXMKT006 |
Develop a social media strategy |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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RGRPSH204 Prepare to drive jog work |
RGRPSH203 Perform basic driving tasks |
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RGRPSH305 Develop driving skills for trackwork |
RGRPSH204 Prepare to drive jog work* |
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RGRPSH402 Drive horses in pacework and fast work |
RGRPSH305 Develop driving skills for trackwork* |
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RGRPSH403 Educate harness horses for racing |
RGRPSH402 Drive horses in pacework and fast work* |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Release 3 |
RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Release 2 |
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
