Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)

Take your career by the reins and develop your skills and knowledge in all things equine with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand). We’ll help you to lead the field in a horseracing career that could take you around Australia.

Harness your career potential

This nationally accredited course will develop your skills and knowledge in all aspects of racing. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

• horse handling and care,
• horse riding and track work,
• basic health and first aid for thoroughbreds,
• the racing industry.

Benefit from hands-on training at Northern Lodge Training Centre at Eden Park.

This course can be taken with the Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider).

Industry connections and resources

Learn from our staff of leading horse-racing experts, including:

• licensed jockey, Cameron Quilty,
• industry-renowned horse behaviour specialist, Jonathan McLean,
• riding instructor Debbie Jones, who has 30 years’ teaching experience.

Employment outcomes

You will be qualified to work as a stablehand at stables or stud farms.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts.

Assessment

Assessment includes written and oral activities and tests, practical exercises and projects.

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