Stablehand Assistant

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Areas Of Interest:   Racing
Certificate Level:  Certificate II
Certificate Name:  Certificate II in Racing Industry
Certificate Description:  Employees work in harness or thoroughbred racing stables where they care for the animals. Work covers feeding, grooming, exercising and transporting, as well as keeping the environment safe, clean and hygienic.
Code:  RGR20218
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Participate in workplace communications
Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
Assist with transportation of horses
Perform racing stable duties
Attend horses at race meetings and trials
Handle horses safely
Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry
Perform basic driving tasks
Provide non-riding exercise to horses
Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses