Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Manage a small team

Maintain workplace safety

Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity

Participate in racing protests and inquiries

Supervise handling of horses

Manage horse health and welfare

Operate horse racing training business

Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

Manage equine biosecurity and infection control

Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business

Market the small business

Manage small business finances

Manage small business finances

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Provide first aid

Provide First Aid

Manage conflict at work

Deal with conflict

Participate in media interviews for racing

Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

Perform basic driving tasks

Prepare to drive jog work

Implement stable operations

Develop driving skills for trackwork

Provide care and treatment of horses

Drive horses in pacework and fast work

Educate horses for harness racing

Educate thoroughbred horses for racing

Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses

Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs

Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners

Train horses for jumping racing

Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes

Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses

Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses

Plan and implement education of horses for racing

Trial and race horses

Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations

Select horses for racing

Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions

Develop a social media strategy