Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)
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Successful applicants will commence at Certificate II unless they demonstrate the core competencies of Certificate II by having a Certificate II in a same or related area or have sufficient relevant work experience or are currently working in the area. |
Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- The racing industry requires that the maximum weight for riders is 80 kilograms for trackriding. Students who do not meet this requirement will be unable to meet the requirements of the course.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
This qualification covers the role of self-employed or employed persons who work as trackriders, independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)
Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices; apply first aid; comply with the rules of racing and related protocols; achieve requirements for industry induction; manage personal health and fitness; communicate in the workplace; handle horses; assist with transportation of horses; perform basic riding tasks; develop riding skills for flatwork; perform stable duties; attend horses at trackwork; identify factors that affect racehorse performance; develop basic trackwork riding skills; exercise horses in pacework; ride horses at trackwork.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
Any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) (RGR30108)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online