Certificate III of Stablehand

Program Details  

Provides the skills and knowledge to work as a stable hand. The student learns about horse handling and safety, care of horses and the operations of a thoroughbred or harness racing stable. The course also includes 6 hours per week of work experience placement.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

• Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into this course requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English, Maths & Science.


What You'll Learn in This Course

An advanced stable hand (sometimes referred to as stable foreman) is a person who is in charge of daily operations in a thoroughbred or harness racing stable. In a harness racing stable the stablehand cares for standardbred horses. The advanced stable hand works to the delegated instructions of a trainer who has overall responsibility for the enterprise. An advanced stablehand directs and co-ordinates one or more stablehands when operating as a foreman in the stable environment.


Work Experience, Activities & Events

The course also includes 6 hours per week of work experience placement.


Career Outcomes

Successful completion of this qualification provides graduates with the opportunity to become an Advanced Stablehand.


Further Study & University Options

Students can continue on to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

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