Racing courses at TAFE
18 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) (RGR10118)
Leads to: Stablehand
Certificate II
Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound) (RGR20117)
Leads to: Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator, Dog Handler or Trainer
Certificate II in Racing Industry (RGR20221)
Leads to: Stablehand, Bookmaker
Certificate III
Certificate III in Horse Breeding (RGR30619)
Leads to: Horse Breeder
Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) (RGR30318)
Leads to: Stablehand, Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker
Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound) (RGR30117)
Leads to: Dog Handler or Trainer
Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) (RGR30218)
Leads to: Stablehand, Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker
Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) (RGR30518)
Leads to: Track Rider, Horse Trainer, Jockey
Certificate III in Racing Services (RGR30419)
Leads to: Dog and Horse Racing Official
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry (RGR40419)
Leads to: Dog Handler or Trainer
Certificate IV in Horse Breeding (RGR40619)
Leads to: Horse Breeder, Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker
Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver) (RGR40318)
Leads to: Track Rider
Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) (RGR40221)
Leads to: Jockey, Track Rider
Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) (RGR40118)
Leads to: Horse Trainer
Certificate IV in Racing Integrity (RGR40518)
Leads to: Dog and Horse Racing Official
Diploma
Diploma of Horse Stud Management (RGR50319)
Leads to: Horse Breeder, Horse Trainer, Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker
Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) (RGR50118)
Leads to: Horse Trainer
Diploma of Racing Integrity Management (RGR50218)
Leads to: Bookmaker, Dog and Horse Racing Official
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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.