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About the Queensland Racing Training Department

The Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre was established in 1995 to meet the training needs of the three codes of the Queensland Racing Industry. In July 2000, Deagon racetrack and the training centre was transferred to the industry and Queensland Race Training (QRT) was formed.

In July 2004 Queensland Racing took over direct responsibility for the delivery of training in the thoroughbred code and became a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Queensland Racing is responsible for delivering a variety of courses to the thoroughbred and harness codes of the Queensland Racing Industry.

Queensland Racing currently offers nationally recognised training for the following occupations through traineeship and apprenticeship arrangements:

  • Stablehand
  • Track work rider/driver
  • Stable foreman
  • Jockey

All programs delivered are from qualifications in National Training Packages.

Who can apply?

If you are 15 years of age or over and seeking employment in the Queensland Racing Industry, you can become a trainee Stablehand or Trackrider. No previous horse experience is necessary.

Why apply?

  • This is a special opportunity to start an exciting, challenging and interesting new career.
  • Racing is an international industry with employment world wide, and it presents the opportunity to travel extensively.
  • Former graduates have been employed in around Australia, Ireland, America, Dubai, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan.
  • It is a growth industry that includes the world of racing, breeding and training thoroughbreds and standardbreds.

Pathways to Racing Industry Qualifications

The Racing Industry Training Package has five qualification levels from Certificate I to Diploma. All of the qualifications are fully nested. That is for a Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand) to complete the requirements of the qualification they must complete the pre-requisite units from the Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand).

 

 
The Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts provides funding support for training