Training

About the training at Racing Queensland

Racing Queensland is the first contact point for all inquiries about racing industry careers, training, traineeships and apprenticeships. As a registered training organisation we offer nationally recognised training with funding assistance from the Department of Education and Training. Training programs are run at Deagon as well as at selected tracks and schools around the state. All programs delivered are from qualifications in National Training Packages.

Contact training@racingqueensland.com.au or phone (07) 3869 9781

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Racing Queensland has partnered with the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (Queensland's premier provider of training and vocational education in the greater Sunshine Coast region) to form a strategic alliance; the Queensland Racing & Equine Academy (QREA). 

The QREA provides ongoing industry-standard training and mentoring to apprentice and working jockeys, stablehands, trackwork riders and strappers and their employers, as well as general educational and promotional services to the wider community, in whatever capacity we can to ensure that the racing and equine industries (and all of those employed within it) remain at the top of their field.

Whether you're training to become a jockey, upskilling your trade as a trackwork rider, looking to become a strapper or stablehand, or simply seeking the latest knowledge and information about racing and equine matters, the QREA is your best bet for success.

The QREA website http://www.qrea.com.au features:

Background

The Racing Queensland Industry Training Centre was established in 1995 to meet the training needs of the three codes of the Queensland Racing Industry. In July 2000, Deagon racetrack and the training centre was transferred to the industry and Queensland Race Training (QRT) was formed. In July 2004 Queensland Racing took over direct responsibility for the delivery of training in the thoroughbred code and became a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). As a Pre-qualified Supplier under the User Choice 2010 - 2015 program, Racing Queensland is required to publish audit information in relation to it's compliance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). View the AQTF audit summary.

Racing Queensland currently offers nationally recognised training for the following occupations through traineeship and apprenticeship arrangements:

• Stablehand
• Track work rider/driver
• Stable foreman
• Jockey
• Horse trainer

Other nationally recognised training includes stewards, raceday officials, horse trainer short and full courses.

Who can apply?

If you are 15 years of age or over and seeking employment in the Queensland Racing Industry, you can become a trainee Stablehand or Trackrider. No previous horse experience is necessary.

Why apply?

• This is a special opportunity to start an exciting, challenging and interesting new career.
• Racing is an international industry with employment world wide, and it presents the opportunity to travel extensively.
• Former graduates have been employed in around Australia, Ireland, America, Dubai, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan.
• It is a growth industry that includes the world of racing, breeding and training thoroughbreds and standardbreds.

Pathways to Racing Industry Qualifications

The Racing Industry Training Package has five qualification levels from Certificate I to Diploma. All of the qualifications are fully nested. That is for a Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand) to complete the requirements of the qualification they must complete the pre-requisite units from the Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand).