EDUCATION

Interested in becoming a farrier? You’ll be a shoe-in after studying Certificate IV in Farriery. This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery, where farriers are employed to provide equine hoof care and shoeing services.

Students undertaking this course will learn theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics, and pathologies, and the ability to apply knowledge to technical solutions for a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. Participants will also graduate with the ability to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners/carers and veterinarians concerning equine hoof and shoe care, and related health issues in a variety of circumstances.

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Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy is proud to offer the RGR40221 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) as a four year apprenticeship. The program involves both scheduled classroom learning activities and workplace based training and assessment. This program provides learners with advanced skills and knowledge required in order to develop their horse riding skills and knowledge, in addition to the handling, care and training of thoroughbred horses, and to improve their employment opportunities.

This qualification reflects those who are working as a jockey in a thoroughbred racing stable and are willing to learn and obtain advanced horse riding skills.

Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy is proud to offer the RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) as a 12 month full time traineeship program, delivered over 48 weeks. The program involves both scheduled classroom learning activities and workplace based training and assessment. This program provides learners with advanced skills and knowledge required in the handling and the care and training of Thoroughbred horses, and to improve their employment opportunities.

If you work in or wish to pursue a career within the Racing Industry, this is the course for you.

This qualification reflects those who are working as a racehorse trainer in a thoroughbred racing stable.

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Prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a veterinary nurse. Support veterinarians and provide quality animal care for all kinds of animals. Use your compassion and build up your skills to become an indispensable asset to any veterinary clinic.

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The racing industry provides a breadth of career opportunities for young people and can take you close to home or as far away abroad as you wish.

The Australian Industry Trade College has partnered with Tier 1 racecourses and turf clubs to develop a bespoke Equine Academy program run out of our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba schools.

The tailored program is designed to educate young people to become apprentices and trainees of the highest calibre, specifically for the equine and racing industry. In fact, several of our Equine Academy students have already taken the reins and started their school-based apprenticeship.

A little-known fact: You don’t have to choose between finishing school and starting your career. We are currently enrolling Year 10 and 11 students who are interested in gaining a head start in the equine and racing industry, while completing senior school.

Whether your interests lie with horses, working outdoors, pursuing a trade or working in events and marketing; with an industry-driven education, the right training, and unmatched immersion, the Equine Academy is sure to deliver a head start.

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Equine related industries provide some of the world’s most exciting and fulfilling experiences and whether in breeding, racing, equestrian or interrelated activities, the opportunities are boundless. High quality skills, experience and a well-rounded education will open doors for graduates of Marcus Oldham’s Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management.

Internationally recognised by major sectors of the horse industry, the Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management aims to equip students with the practical husbandry and business skills necessary for a successful career in their chosen field. The intensive one-year Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management is structured equally into three broad areas: practical and horse management skills, equine science and business management.

Developed in close consultation with industry, students are exposed to a diverse range of prominent leaders specialising in riding, training and management techniques, business philosophies, industry views, marketing strategies and administrative practices. To ensure students have obtained essential horse management skills, all students participate in horse handling and have the option to elect the riding stream.

Marcus Oldham lecturers are supported by a range of specialist guest lecturers throughout the course. Equally important is the further opportunity and insight students obtain from outside the College grounds. An exciting international study tour and a four-week industry training program are both a feature of the course and allow students to visit and work with prominent industry leaders and enterprises in both Australia and New Zealand.

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Master equine hoof trimming in this practical short course. Learn safe horse handling, trimming techniques and hoof care basics. This horse care course is Ideal for aspiring barefoot trimmers, equine grooms, stud hands and horse owners.

The Silverdale Academy Equine Leadership Program is specifically designed for those working within managerial positions in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. It targets employees that are currently managing a team in their workplace, and wish to further enhance their skillset.

Run by TAFE NSW, the course is a three day workshop with a maximum of 12 students per class. The courses are interactive with role play and industry based case studies to enhance the leadership style learning. Students will come away with a Statement of Attainment in Leadership with subjects that can be accredited to further qualifications in a Leadership Diploma

A four-week program including online sessions, on-campus and workplace experience. Suited to school leavers and career seekers, looking at joining the Thoroughbred Industry in Breeding or Racing.

The FBAA Mentorship Program will provide aspiring bloodstock agents with a professional development experience by giving them an opportunity to shadow an FBAA member in a part-time capacity for two months. The mentorship will combine practical office-based placements, agent shadowing at the sales as well as remote learning.

The mentorship program will support the FBAA Strategic Plan to create definitive and formal pathways into the bloodstock industry as well as fostering education and encouraging best practice.

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Explore exciting opportunities in horse breeding and gain specialist skills in foaling down mares. Develop your skills by learning in an actual horse breeding facility and get the chance to work in the Australian industry or in stud farms overseas.

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Godolphin Flying Start is a two year, full time Management and Leadership training programme that specialises in the international Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. Our mission is to recruit the most talented people worldwide and to give them a professional training and experience unmatched by any other, in turn achieving our vision of producing committed leaders working in existing and emerging markets contributing to the long term success of the Thoroughbred industry.

The Trackwork Rider Program is designed to provide a pathway for riders to a jockey apprenticeship or to enhance the skills and knowledge of Trackwork riders.

The program is open to all current trackwork riders, those that have completed a trackwork riding course or are about to commence trackwork riding.

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Scone Equine Group is Australia’s largest provider of equine veterinary services with expertise in all areas of horse care across its’ specialist subsidiary practices of Scone Equine Hospital, Avenel Equine Hospital, Equine Podiatry & Lameness Centre, Tamworth Equine Veterinary Centre.

Scone Equine Hospital offers 12 month rotating internships for veterinary graduates, with successful applicants starting either in February or August of each year. This internship program has rotations across the various areas of Scone Equine Group with the opportunity to gain experience and skills in foal and adult medicine, assisted reproduction, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, performance horse lameness and podiatry, stud medicine, racetrack practice and general equine practice. Our aim is to enable interns to gain a broad exposure to equine practice to give the best opportunity to be prepared for an ongoing career in equine practice.

Rotating interns will be:

• Supported by a large team of senior veterinarians and specialists
• Involved with a large and diverse caseload across all areas of equine general practice
• Supervised and supported by a senior veterinarian for on call duties
• Offered furnished accommodation assistance
• Supplied a car with associated expenses covered
• Provided membership of AVA/EVA by SEH
• Supplied and asked for feedback from regularly scheduled mentor meetings
• Provided continuing education from journal club and internal training sessions
• Given the opportunity to attend suitable continuing educatio
• Opportunity to represent Scone Equine Group at Bain Fallon Conference
• Offered Employee Assistance Program and access to our Health and Wellbeing Program

Only graduates with a veterinary degree registrable in NSW, Australia should apply. The NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board https://www.vpb.nsw.gov.au/ has details.

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The Stable Start program is a Racing Victoria initiative and is mandatory for those wishing to gain employment in the racing industry.

The course is fully funded and a nationally recognised training qualification, specifically designed to provide participants with the skills to thrive in a stable environment.

This short course is aimed at those wanting to enter and gain employment in the racing industry, delivering practical experience to learn about working in a stable and around horses, and enable completion of training requirements to be a licensed stable employee.

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TBA Learning is the Australian thoroughbred industry’s home for online learning.

The Australian thoroughbred breeding industry has long been regarded as the leader in horse care and welfare.

Horse people from all over the world come to Australia to work in this great industry. They come to help breed some of the fastest horses on earth and they come because they love the horse.

At TBA Learning, equine experts will share with you knowledge that they’ve learned from a lifetime of working with thoroughbreds.

TBA Learning courses are for people who are in the industry, people who want to join the industry and anyone who wants to learn the basic skills and knowledge required to breed and raise happy, healthy and fast horses.

TBA Courses are led by industry experts and focus on the skills needed to work on a thoroughbred breeding farm. This platform was developed with funding from the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Levy.

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The Australian thoroughbred breeding industry has long been regarded as the leader in horse care and welfare.

Horse people from all over the world come to Australia to work in this great industry. They come to help breed some of the fastest horses on earth and they come because they love the horse.

At TBA Learning, equine experts will share with you knowledge that they’ve learned from a lifetime of working with thoroughbreds.

TBA Learning courses are for people who are in the industry, people who want to join the industry and anyone who wants to learn the basic skills and knowledge required to breed and raise happy, healthy and fast horses.

TBA Courses are led by industry experts and focus on the skills needed to work on a thoroughbred breeding farm. This platform was developed with funding from the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Levy.

Stud Start provides an opportunity for people wanting a career change who are interested in pursuing a job in the thoroughbred breeding industry.

It is a six-week program that begins with online learning and finishes with a week-long intensive teaching block in Scone, NSW. All tuition costs are covered for successful applicants.

During the week in Scone students will take part in practical, hands-on learning with horses, as well as classroom teaching. Other activities include farm visits, hearing from expert speakers and a careers night where trainees will learn about the different roles in breeding.

Stud Start involves formal study and trainees will complete three accredited units from the Certificate III in Horse Breeding. All participants who finish Stud Start will have the opportunity to continue studying the other units in the Certificate III and receive a formal qualification.

The aim of the program is to provide those taking part with the basic skills and knowledge to start their journey in the industry’s workforce and also provide connections to help trainees find their first job.

Deep equine knowledge and thorough practical skills; Tocal’s horse course will set you on the right path for a career in a variety of horse industries.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:

• horse health, breeding, breaking, training, riding, foal and weaner handling
• Farm skills including specialist equine husbandry, pastures & fencing
• WHS, First Aid and AQF3 chemical use accreditation.