Take your career by the reins and develop your skills and knowledge in all things equine with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand). We’ll help you to lead the field in a horseracing career that could take you around Australia. Harness your career potential This nationally accredited course will develop your skills and knowledge in all aspects of racing. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of: Horse handling and care, horse riding and track work, basic health and first aid for thoroughbreds the racing industry. Benefit from hands-on training at Northern Lodge Training Centre at Eden Park. This course can be taken with the Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider). Industry connections and resources Learn from our staff of leading horse-racing experts, including: licensed jockey, Cameron Quilty industry-renowned horse behaviour specialist, Jonathan McLean riding instructor Debbie Jones, who has 30 years’ teaching experience Assessment Methods Assessment methods for this course include written activities, oral activities, written and oral tests, practical exercises, and projects. Pathways to further study Successful completion of this course will enable you to enrol in the Certificate III in Racing (Track rider), or it may be studied in conjunction with this course. Further study may lead you to an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Equine Studies. Career Pathways A career as a stablehand is just the start. Further study could lead to other possibilities in the equine industry, including working as a track rider, pre-trainer, jockey, foreman, racing manager or trainer.