Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals licensed to operate as a jockey and compete in industry-regulated events in the thoroughbred racing code.
Jockeys are athletes who ride racehorses at race meetings, barrier trials and trackwork. A jockey possesses the highest level of race riding skills, requiring a high degree of decision-making skill and reaction time during races, and the ability to exercise judgement when choosing mounts and assessing horse form.
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 including selection into an apprentice jockey program.
Entry Requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must:
- have completed RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
or
- demonstrated skills and experience in riding and handling thoroughbred horses commensurate with the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 17 units of competency:
- 14 core units plus
- 3 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 elective unit from the electives list
- up to 2 from 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.
RGRCMN305 |
Participate in racing protests and inquiries |
RGRCMN402 |
Participate in media interviews for racing |
RGRPSH201 |
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH205* |
Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
RGRPSH306* |
Develop basic trackwork riding skills |
RGRPSH307* |
Exercise horses in pacework |
RGRPSH310 |
Prepare for self-management in racing |
RGRPSH404* |
Ride horses at trackwork |
RGRPSH405* |
Ride horses in jump outs |
RGRPSH413 |
Prepare for race riding |
RGRPSH414* |
Ride horses in trials |
RGRPSH415* |
Ride horses in races |
RGRPSH418 |
Set goals to improve racing performance |
RGRPSH419 |
Manage principles of sports science for jockeys |
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.
BSBESB303 |
Organise finances for new business ventures |
BSBESB305 |
Address compliance requirements for new business ventures |
BSBFIN301 |
Process financial transactions |
BSBFIN302 |
Maintain financial records |
BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
BSBPEF501 |
Manage personal and professional development |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
PSPGEN052 |
Undertake and promote career management |
RGRPSH406* |
Develop riding skills for jumping racing |
RGRPSH407 |
Educate thoroughbred horses for racing |
RGRPSH416 |
Perform trial and race jumping riding skills |
RGRTRK402 |
Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions |
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 |
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
RGRPSH306 Develop basic trackwork riding skills |
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry* |
RGRPSH307 Exercise horses in pacework |
RGRPSH306 Develop basic trackwork riding skills* |
RGRPSH404 Ride horses at trackwork |
RGRPSH307 Exercise horses in pacework* |
RGRPSH405 Ride horses in jump outs |
RGRPSH404 Ride horses at trackwork* |
RGRPSH406 Develop riding skills for jumping racing |
RGRPSH404 Ride horses at trackwork* |
RGRPSH414 Ride horses in trials |
RGRPSH405 Ride horses in jump outs* |
RGRPSH415 Ride horses in races |
RGRPSH413 Prepare for race riding |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGR40221 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) |
RGR40218 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) |
Revised qualification description Updated packaging rules including number of core and elective units required Included prerequisite units in core units Updated imported unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0