Is this a good course to do?

Question

I want to go to TAFE next year when i'm in Year 11. I want to do Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)

Here's the description of the course:

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to care for and handle horses and maintain stables, studs, and agistment centres. You will learn skills in stable management, providing feed and water, transporting horses, basic riding, grooming, and hoof care. You will also learn about horse health and handling, gear and rugging, race day procedures, and breeding. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

I want to be a trainer so would this be a good course.

P.S what other Job's careers could i get out of it?

Thanks!

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Answer 1

Its sounds like a good start.

At the end of the Cert III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand), you can be the head stable hand or foreman.

You can then go on to do Certificate IV Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Trainer), then on to Diploma of Racing (Thoroughbred Trainer).

If your still unsure then talk to the TAFE teacher who is running the course, or speak to a stable owner.

I am not unsure what state your in but the link below is from NSW.

Good luck with you future studies and your dream of being a trainer.