Barrier Attendants are responsible for the loading of horses into the barriers on race days. They provide vital support for the jockeys and horses in and behind the barriers. Some horses wear gear that is only worn on the way to the barriers and it must be removed by the barrier attendants prior to the race start. They must also communicate with the starter to ensure all horses are ready and able to be released for a fair start to the race each time.
Barrier Attendants must have experience in handling horses and are employed by Race Clubs. As it is a job that only involves work on race days, most barrier attendants also hold other jobs.
Barrier Attendants may also work as stablehands and move into this field when their horse handling skills become more advanced. Generally, the base qualifications will be the same but some states offer additional training on the required skill sets for Barrier Attendants.
RGR10108 – Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
RGR20221 – Certificate II in Racing Industry
RGR30218 – Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
Contact
Racing Queensland
T: (07) 3869 9737
E: training@racingqueensland.com.au
Contacts
NCEE
Wangaratta
Rhonda McCallum
P: 03 5723 6229
E: rmccallum@gotafe.vic.edu.au
www.ncee.edu.au
Melbourne Polytechnic
Epping
Debbie Jones
P: 03 9269 1200
E: debbiejones@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
www.nmit.edu.au
Skillinvest Limited
Office Administration: 03 5381 6200
David Cookson
M: 0439 552 402
E: david.cookson@skillinvest.com.au
Kim Packer
M: 0418 349 269
E: Kim.packer@skillinvest.com.au
Racing Industry Skills Centre
Bendigo
Vicki Moro
P: 03 5449 3590
E: vicki.moro@hrtcbendigo.com.au
www.hrtcbendigo.com.au
South West TAFE
Colac
Lisa Coffey
P: 0400 519 483
E: lisa.coffey@swtafe.edu.au
www.swtafe.edu.au
Contacts
Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy (RTO 45565)
P: 1800 200 724
E: trainingacademy@teamthoroughbred.com.au
W: www.teamthoroughbred.com.au/training
NSW Training Requirements
Online Safety Induction: All new licensees in NSW must complete the online HorseSafe Racing Industry Safety Induction.
Register at https://www.racingnsw.com.au/rules-policies-whs/horsesafe/
Mandatory Training: To be eligible for Racing NSW's 2% prizemoney bonus scheme, licensees must obtain, or be in the process, of achieving a National Qualification in their vocation (Certificate II, III in Stablehand or Certificate III Trackrider)
Mandatory training also applies for: Barrier Attendants (Thoroughbred Barrier Attendant Skill Set) Flexible training options, including on-the-job delivery, are offered by Team Thoroughbred NSW Training Academy.
Further information can be found on the RWWA website:http://www.rwwa.com.au/home/about/racing-careers-6606.html
Contacts
Skillinvest - 1300 308 620
Tafe Tasmania - 1300 655 307 or 6777 2634
Marion Dalco (Thoroughbreds) - 0407 434 054
Skillinvest Limited
Office Administration: 03 5381 6200
David Cookson
M: 0439 552 402
E: david.cookson@skillinvest.com.au
