New Zealand Certificate in Equine Racing
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Subject area
Animal Husbandry
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the equine racing industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to either ride thoroughbred racehorses, train standardbred horses or drive standardbred horses at race meetings on raceday.
The qualification is stranded to reflect the specialist skills required to train qualified jockeys, harness trainers, or harness racing drivers who work independently to contribute effectively and professionally in the racing sector.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture at this level can earn:
$37,000
Median earnings one year after study
$39,000
Median earnings two years after study
$42,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
60%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Lake Taupo Charitable Trust Education Grants
Provided by:
Lake Taupo Charitable Trust
Website:
Value:
Determined by Trustees
Craig Scholarship Award
Provided by:
Stratford High School
Website:
http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/WebSpace/640/
Value:
Determined annually by Board of Trustees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 691 111
Phone: (08) 00 20 80 20
Fax: (04) 801 9626
Email: info@primaryito.ac.nz
Web: http://www.primaryito.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.