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Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

This qualification trains you to ride thoroughbreds in trackwork, the early morning gallops and pacework that keep a racehorse fit between races.

  • Course code: RGR30518

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Last reviewed 21 September 2026.

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Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • a genuine interest in thoroughbred horses
  • confidence handling and riding horses
  • good physical fitness and stamina
  • clear communication skills with trainers

What will you learn?

You learn to handle horses in stables and at the track, ride at the paces a trainer asks for, and report back accurately on how a horse felt and performed. Most of the work is done on your own under a trainer's instruction, so the course builds both riding skill and the judgement to know when a horse is right to race. Licensing rules differ between states and territories, so check with your local Principal Racing Authority before you enrol.

  • Riding horses at trackwork
  • Pacework and gallop work
  • Handling horses in stables
  • Reading racehorse fitness
  • Horse health and fitness
  • Racing integrity and safety

Units of competency (11 core, 7 elective)

The qualification is made up of 18 units. Everyone completes the 11 core units below, and the remaining 7 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Where this fits

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) in animal care: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.

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Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)

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Certificate IVCertificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)If you want to plan racing programs, supervise stable staff and run the business side, this builds on your Certificate III and in some states is required before you can be licensed.
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