Jockeys ride horses in competitive races, race trials, and in exercise. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

• Apprentice Jockey
• Steeplechase Jockey

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Jockey is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) or formal training that is comparable
• Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
• If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
• If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification

Participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

Tasks

• Maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
• Attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
• Deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
• Assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
• Competing in sporting events
• Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
• Promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
• Undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the following qualifications:

• Australia (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
  • AQF Certificate III + 2 years of on-the-job training; or
  • AQF Certificate IV
• New Zealand (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
  • NZQF Level 4 Qualification

Please note at least three years of relevant experience may be a substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. This occupation may require registration or licensing.

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