Entry requirements

GOTAFE requirements

Before being accepted to this course, applicants must:

• Be over 15 years of age.
• Complete a self-assessment of their horse skills on enrolment.
• Attend an induction, face to face, via Zoom, Teams or phone.

It is recommended to have a current Tetanus immunisation before commencing this course.

Inherent requirements

The physical requirements for entry into this course are based on the demands placed on individuals who handle racehorses and undertake stable management duties and are designed to ensure their safety, the safety of others and the safety of the horses in their care.

Students must demonstrate a moderate level of physical stamina and strength sufficient to be able to perform tasks such as:

• carrying feed/water buckets
• manoeuvring wheelbarrows
• using brooms, rakes and shovels
• lifting gear (e.g. rugs/saddles) onto a horse as required.

Students must demonstrate a moderate level of agility and coordination to move smoothly, safely and quickly in response to horse behaviours.

Student resources

Students must have access to:

• Laptop or device with internet.
• A digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
• General stationary (Pens, pencils, rulers).

Enrolment

How to Apply

1. Explore – Review the course details to check the fit for your goals. Our team is here from 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 468 233 if you’d like to talk it through.
2. Prepare – Gather any documents you may need, like photo ID, concession or eligibility evidence, residency or visa details, prior study or credit evidence, or your USI (we can help you find or create this).
3. Apply – Click Apply Now and complete your application – its quick and easy.
4. Skills Check – Some courses include a language and numeracy evaluation so we can tailor the right support before you start.
5. Offer – We’ll review your application, contact you if we require anything else, and send you an offer. To secure your place, accept your offer and make any required pre-commencement payment.
6. Welcome to GOTAFE – We’ll finalise your enrolment and share everything you need to feel ready. You may be asked to attend an online or in person induction session where we’ll outline the support available to you from day one.
   

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.