Expressions of Interest - Industry Training - Stable Start
- Provide training for Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
- Assist participants in developing skills for stable employment
- Connect training recipients with potential employers
Racing Victoria (RV) provides Training and Assessment for RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) in partnership with the Racing Education Centre and an Industry Subsidy for enrollment providing an EOI is submitted prior to enrolment. The Training and Assessment prepare people for careers in the thoroughbred racing industry. We can also assist in connecting training recipients with employers.
Are you looking to;
- start a career as a stable hand or
- complete mandatory stable employee training
This program is aimed at preparing people who have not worked in racing to develop the basic skills, knowledge and confidence to commence work as a stable hand. Previous horse-handling experience is not required for this program.
This program is also suitable for those who have just started employment as a stable hand and have not yet completed the mandatory training, consisting of:
- BSBWHS211 (Contribute to health and safety of self and others) and
- RGRPSH201 (Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork).
The skill sessions are completed block release and comprise of a great deal of practical training with our Off The Track Thoroughbreds.
Once participants have secured employment at a stable, they can apply for registration as a Victorian Stable Employee.
Training locations include Cranbourne Training Centre, Geelong Turf Club, Ballarat Turf Club, and Bendigo Jockey Club.
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age on 01 January in the current year to participate.
Participants will be required to pay $210.00 for the enrolment fee, payment plans can be arranged with the RTO.
Want to get started? Please send us an Expression of Interest via the form below. Courses will be scheduled based on demand.
If you wish to review the Racing Victoria Privacy Collection Statement (Recruitment) CLICK HERE
Racing Victoria (RV) provides Training and Assessment for RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) in partnership with the Racing Education Centre and an Industry Subsidy for enrollment providing an EOI is submitted prior to enrolment. The Training and Assessment prepare people for careers in the thoroughbred racing industry. We can also assist in connecting training recipients with employers.
Are you looking to;
- start a career as a stable hand or
- complete mandatory stable employee training
This program is aimed at preparing people who have not worked in racing to develop the basic skills, knowledge and confidence to commence work as a stable hand. Previous horse-handling experience is not required for this program.
This program is also suitable for those who have just started employment as a stable hand and have not yet completed the mandatory training, consisting of:
- BSBWHS211 (Contribute to health and safety of self and others) and
- RGRPSH201 (Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork).
The skill sessions are completed block release and comprise of a great deal of practical training with our Off The Track Thoroughbreds.
Once participants have secured employment at a stable, they can apply for registration as a Victorian Stable Employee.
Training locations include Cranbourne Training Centre, Geelong Turf Club, Ballarat Turf Club, and Bendigo Jockey Club.
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age on 01 January in the current year to participate.
Participants will be required to pay $210.00 for the enrolment fee, payment plans can be arranged with the RTO.
Want to get started? Please send us an Expression of Interest via the form below. Courses will be scheduled based on demand.
If you wish to review the Racing Victoria Privacy Collection Statement (Recruitment) CLICK HERE
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