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Overview
This qualification reflects the broad work responsibilities undertaken within regulatory and integrity services operations within the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred racing codes. The general qualification covers skills required for a range of racing services and operations. Three specialisations can be selected.
The Cadet Steward specialisation covers duties required to assist stewards in race and non-race day activities. The Racing Administration specialisation covers general office administration conducted under racing-specific protocols and procedures. The Track Maintenance specialisation covers the maintenance and repair of racing tracks, gardens and other facilities as well as the use of tools and machinery.
Within this qualification individuals are responsible for organising their own work within known routines, often requiring well-developed decision making and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in their job functions. Knowledge of the rules of racing, racing protocols, animal welfare and duty of care requirements is considered essential.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Competencies attained in the units packaged for this qualification will apply to the harness, thoroughbred and greyhound codes of the industry. Consequently, when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the harness or thoroughbred or greyhound code and a Certificate III in Racing Services must contain a statement as follows:
'This qualification was achieved under the conditions operating in the [insert relevant racing code - harness OR thoroughbred OR greyhound] code of the racing industry.'
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Financial help
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity | Core |
| Maintain workplace safety | Core |
| Participate in workplace communications | Core |
| Provide First Aid | Core |
| Analyse race performance | Elective |
| Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | Elective |
| Assess racing and training gear suitability and safety | Elective |
| Assist with race meeting operations | Elective |
| Assist with race meeting track management | Elective |
| Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures | Elective |
| Brand standardbred horses | Elective |
| Carry out basic procurement | Elective |
| Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance | Elective |
| Collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses | Elective |
| Collect non-blood samples from racing personnel | Elective |
| Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Elective |
| Control weeds | Elective |
| Coordinate work site activities | Elective |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Develop a sports turf maintenance program | Elective |
| Follow site quarantine procedures | Elective |
| Gather information by factual investigation | Elective |
| Give evidence | Elective |
| Handle greyhounds | Elective |
| Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork | Elective |
| Implement facility maintenance programs | Elective |
| Interpret wagering trends | Elective |
| Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries | Elective |
| Liaise with media at a local level | Elective |
| Maintain financial records | Elective |
| Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing | Elective |
| Manage conflict at work | Elective |
| Monitor turf health | Elective |
| Monitor weather conditions | Elective |
| Operate pressurised irrigation systems | Elective |
| Operate specialised machinery and equipment | Elective |
| Organise personal work priorities and development | Elective |
| Organise workplace information | Elective |
| Participate in greyhound racing inquiries and appeals | Elective |
| Participate in racing protests and inquiries | Elective |
| Perform duties of cadet steward | Elective |
| Perform duties of clerk of scales at greyhound race meetings | Elective |
| Perform duties of clerk of scales for jockeys at thoroughbred race meetings | Elective |
| Perform duties of greyhound or horse race judge | Elective |
| Perform duties of greyhound race starter | Elective |
| Perform duties of harness race starter | Elective |
| Perform duties of licensing or registration clerk | Elective |
| Perform duties of photo finish operator at greyhound or horse race meetings | Elective |
| Perform duties of race programmer | Elective |
| Perform duties of racehorse handicapper | Elective |
| Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter | Elective |
| Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings | Elective |
| Perform duties of track supervisor during trackwork operations | Elective |
| Perform ear branding and marking up of greyhounds | Elective |
| Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | Elective |
| Prepare for race meeting special events | Elective |
| Process race nominations and acceptances | Elective |
| Provide emergency animal assistance | Elective |
| Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions | Elective |
| Renovate sports turf | Elective |
| Respond to emergency situations | Elective |
| Sample soils and interpret results | Elective |
| Supervise preparation of track and facilities for race meetings | Elective |
| Supervise use of track and race club facilities | Elective |
| Transport and store chemicals | Elective |
| Use simple relational databases | Elective |
| Work effectively with diversity | Elective |
| Write simple documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Racing Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Horse Trainer
ANZSCO 361112
Horse Trainers prepare horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Dog and Horse Racing Official
ANZSCO 452318
Dog or Horse Racing Officials coordinate and direct horse or dog racing activities, and liaise with other officials to interpret and enforce racing rules and regulations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Railway Track Worker
ANZSCO 821611
Railway Track Workers lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Racing Services
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Racing Queensland (RTO code 31452)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
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This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
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