Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Trainer)

National Code RGR40102
Duration 1030.00 hours (nominal)

Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Trainer) has been linked to licensing and is now a requirement to obtain an owner trainer license, or to upgrade from Picnic License to Owner Trainer License. This course is also suitable for those who have an interest in the horse industry but do not wish to obtain a trainer¿s license.

Rural Industries - Tone Road

Code	Start	End
CLRACTORPL	19/01/10	19/11/10

Career Opportunities

This course allows you to apply for your owner trainer¿s licence. It may also be helpful for people who wish to work in the industry as a Foreman or Assistant Trainer.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age 15 years, but it would be appropriate that someone of that age would do Certificate II and III before attempting Certificate IV level. A genuine interest in horses and their care is essential and experience in handling horses is necessary at this level.

Duration & Delivery

The course is delivered flexibly by either learner guides or `online¿. A series of face to face assessments is also required.

Assessment

Assessments are carried out by qualified workplace assessors who have extensive experience in the Racing Industry. Asessments are conducted via learner guides or 'online' but participants must also be 'on-the-job' assessed to show competence in all units.

Practical Placement

Practical experience is essential in this qualification so if the participant is not working in a racing stable, a mentorship agreement must be entered into, to provide the practical experience.

Qualification

The Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Trainer) is a nationally recognised qualification.

Course Fees

An information brochure on course fees is available from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)

RCC is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of a previously gained accredited qualification that may no longer be recognised by official bodies. If you have an earlier qualification and have current industry experience, the RCC process will involve assessment of your prior qualification against the current qualification and if successful will result in a full or partial upgrade to the current qualification. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RCC or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an evidence gathering assessment process where an individual's skills and knowledge in a specific vocational area are assessed against a unit or units of a nationally accredited training package. RPL is specifically for applicants who have skills and knowledge in a vocational area that may enable them to gain part or all of a formal qualification thus recognizing their non-formal and informal prior learning. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RPL or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Pathways to Further Study

Diploma of Racing (Thoroughbred Trainer).

Campus

Christensen's Lane - Wangaratta.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly to the Customer Service Centre.

Further Information

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 468233 or visit our web site, www.gotafe.vic.edu.au

It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.