Certificate II in Racing Industry

Training Details

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the horse or greyhound racing industry. It allows for specialisation in stable hand (harness or thoroughbred), stud hand (breeding), track maintenance or racing administration.

Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision, where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement required. Work must comply with the work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Licensing or registration requirements apply to this qualification in some states and territories; check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current requirements.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Assessment is competency-based and combines theory with practical demonstration.

Find more information on RGR20221 – Certificate II in Racing Industry on training.gov.au.

What You’ll Study

The qualification is made up of 14 units of competency: 4 core units plus 10 elective units. At least 7 electives are drawn from Groups A to E, with up to 3 from another endorsed training package or accredited course. Choosing all electives from one specialisation group awards the qualification with that specialisation noted, for example Certificate II in Racing Industry (Stablehand).

• Core skills: workplace communication, work health and safety, investigating job opportunities in racing and related industries, and racing industry ethics and integrity.
• Stablehand specialisation (Group A): handling racehorses in stables and at trackwork, applying knowledge of horse behaviour, assisting with transport, performing stable duties and attending horses at race meetings and trials.
• Stud hand specialisation (Group B): handling horses safely, applying knowledge of horse behaviour, providing daily care for horses, following site biosecurity procedures and assisting with oestrus detection in mares.
• Track maintenance specialisation (Group C): applying chemicals under supervision, maintaining properties and structures, and operating vehicles and machinery.
• Administration specialisation (Group D): processing and maintaining workplace information, delivering customer service, using business software and writing simple documents.
• Additional electives (Group E): further options include first aid, responding to emergency situations, time management, digital communication, working effectively with others, and racing- or greyhound-specific skills such as basic driving and riding tasks or care of broodmares and young horses.

On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Certificate II in Racing Industry.