New Zealand Apprenticeship in Equine Racing Industry
Level 3 and Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 3 and Level 4
Length
Up to 26 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
Summary
This programme is essential for those passionate about developing their career, and is one of a kind in New Zealand, specifically designed to provide learners with the hands on knowledge needed to enhance their career pathway in the Equine industry.
This programme is aimed at driver/trainers, drivers and apprentice jockeys.
Learning outcomes
The programme covers topics as outlined below.
Implement and monitor:
- breaking and gating a Standardbred horse to harness
- gear up and drive Standardbreds at workouts, trials
- gear up and drive a Standardbred on raceday
- gear up and ride Thoroughbreds for barrier practice, jumpouts and trials
- gear up and ride a Thoroughbred on raceday.
Knowledge of:
- equine nutrition
- equine conformation and physiology
- routine care of horses in training
- the racing industry judicial system
- optimum personal health for racing
- managing personal finances for racing purposes
- raceday procedures.
Depending on the strand and context of the programme, you will achieve one of the following qualifications:
New Zealand Apprenticeship in Equine Racing Industry (Level 3 and 4) Harness Racing Stable Assistant
New Zealand Apprenticeship in Equine Racing Industry (Level 3 and 4) Harness Driver-Trainer
Enrolment Forms
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By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
