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Nationally RegisteredCertificate IV
RGR40118 · Animal Care & Management
Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
You understand the discipline required to maintain a racing establishment and the intuition needed to prime a horse for race day. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway that recognises this high-level expertise through formal assessment.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains horses under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events in the harness or thoroughbred racing codes. It covers the care, maintenance and performance of racehorses and the tasks and duties associated with running a racing establishment, including managing staff, finances and equipment.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Interest registration open
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Harness Racing Trainer
Managing the training and care of standardbred horses to compete in industry-regulated harness racing events.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Current resume detailing racing industry experience
- Principal Racing Authority (PRA) registration or licensing history
- Position descriptions for trainer or stable manager roles
- Staff rosters and supervision records
- WHS stable induction manuals and safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance logs and facility management plans
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Current resume detailing racing industry experience
- Principal Racing Authority (PRA) registration or licensing history
- Position descriptions for trainer or stable manager roles
Stable Management
- Staff rosters and supervision records
- WHS stable induction manuals and safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance logs and facility management plans
Horse Health & Welfare
- Veterinary consultation records and treatment logs
- Nutritional plans and specialized feeding schedules
- Horse health management and biosecurity protocols
Training & Performance
- Individualised horse training programs and trackwork schedules
- Race nominations and performance analysis reports
- Owner communication logs and race-day strategy records
Business Operations
- Financial records or budget management evidence
- Racing industry ethics and integrity compliance records
- Insurance documentation and business correspondence
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
This qualification is a key requirement for industry licensing and registration in many jurisdictions. Please note that achieving the qualification does not automatically grant a trainer's licence; you must apply through your relevant Principal Racing Authority.
NSW: Racing NSW / Harness Racing NSWVIC: Racing Victoria / Harness Racing VictoriaQLD: Queensland RacingWA: Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)SA: Racing SA / Harness Racing SATAS: Office of Racing Integrity TasmaniaNT: Thoroughbred Racing NTACT: Canberra Racing Club
Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in RGR40118
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about RGR40118 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is RPL for this qualification currently available?
We are currently in the process of identifying RTO partners who meet our standards for the Certificate IV in Racing. At this stage, we are accepting registrations of interest from experienced trainers.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering ensures you are the first to know when an RTO partner is secured. It also allows us to begin a preliminary review of your experience so you are prepared for the assessment process immediately.
Is RPL the same as completing a training course?
No. While a training course teaches you new skills, RPL is a process of evidence collection where a qualified assessor from an RTO evaluates the skills you already possess against national standards.
Do I need a Certificate III before applying for this RPL?
The training package requires either a relevant Certificate III (such as Trackwork Rider or Stablehand) or the demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge in horse welfare and management. We can help you determine if your experience meets this threshold.
Can I use this for both Harness and Thoroughbred racing?
The competencies apply to both codes. However, your final qualification will include a statement specifying which racing code; harness or thoroughbred; the assessment was conducted under.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Racing and Breeding Training Package training package.
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Be First to Know When RGR40118 Becomes Available
Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.