An improved qualification for those starting out their career in the racing industry and an improved qualification for jockeys will soon become available, thanks to the contributions of everyone involved in this project.
New entrants have a range of opportunities and pathways to choose from, all of which require foundation skills in animal welfare and sporting integrity. The Certificate II in Racing Industry has been updated to better reflect the skills requirements of entry level careers in the racing industry across all codes, including thoroughbred, harness and greyhound.
The Certificate IV in Racing [Jockey] has been revised to reflect the expertise required to race thoroughbred horses.
The final draft qualifications are currently undergoing an edit and equity and independent quality assurance process. Once this process has been completed, the qualifications will be forwarded to the State/Territory Training Authorities for their consideration and support. They will then be submitted for endorsement to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and State and Territory Ministers. Once endorsed, they will become available for use on training.gov.au.