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Expressions of Interest

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Flemington, Australia Racing Victoria Full time

Expression of Interest Trackwork Rider or Trackwork Rider Accreditation

Racing Victoria (RV) provides several training courses which 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 trackwork rider or

•           complete trackwork rider accreditation?

What we are offering:

•           Training and accreditation for experienced riders seeking a career in trackwork riding;

•           Nationally recognised training qualifications;

•           Fully funded training (some conditions may apply);

•           Assistance finding employment.

Trackwork Riding Program (Certificate III in Racing)

This course comprises 16 units of study and is 32 weeks in duration. Features of this course include:

•           A weekly riding session.  Initially held at a registered thoroughbred trainer’s private facility near Cranbourne or Ballarat. In the second half of the program our instructor will train and assess participants in their workplace.

•           Monthly theory sessions to be held in the evening at either Cranbourne Turf Club or Ballarat Turf Club (or a similarly located venue).

•           Independent theory work.

•           Three day workshops at Racing Victoria Headquarters (Flemington) which include racing integrity, equine welfare, personal strength & conditioning, nutrition, and wellbeing.  Participants will have the opportunity to work with our apprentice jockey coaches, utilising our mechanical horses.

Trackwork Riding Pre-requisites:

Applicants must;

•           be at least 15 years of age on 01 January;

•           have completed the mandatory units: BSBWHS211 (Contribute to health and safety of self and others) and RGRPSH201 (Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork); and

•           have a solid riding skill base. Racing Victoria reserves the right to decline an application or withdraw a participant from the program if they are deemed by our instructors to be a safety risk to the horses, themselves or others.

Program Funding

Racing Victoria will fund the gap in course fees (after government funding). There will be no cost to those participating in these programs, subject to meeting criteria including a minimum of three months full-time, part-time or casual employment in the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry.

Want to get started? Please send us an Expression of Interest via the form below.  Courses will be scheduled based on demand.

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