Equine

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Courses in equine

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RGR40221

Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey Track Rider
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Jockey
RGR20221

Certificate II in Racing Industry

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Track Rider
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care

Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing

Online
12 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Jockey
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RGR30619

Certificate III in Horse Breeding

Blended
18 months
$0 - $15,074
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RGR30218

Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
ACM30821

Certificate III in Horse Care

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Equestrian Coaching)

Online
26 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Equine Science

Blended
3 years
$22,830
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM10121

Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Stable Hand
ACM40921

Certificate IV in Equine Care

On Campus
18 months
$13,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
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