Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Racing (Thoroughbred Trainer) encompasses Certificate II, III and IV in Racing. Qualifications in horse racing have now been linked to licensing and are now required to apply for a trainers¿ license or to apply for a license upgrade. Students can enrol at any time and progress at their own pace.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this course may lead to employment in the racing industry as a Foreman, Assistant Trainer or Trainer.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Diploma in Racing need to be involved in the Racing Industry either as an employee or have experience in the horse industry and have an existing trainer to act as a mentor.

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. Assessments 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 Diploma of Racing (Thoroughbred 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.

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.