Assistant Trainers’ Course

The Assistant Trainers’ Course is a three-day course reflecting the importance of the Assistant Trainer role within stables and on the racecourse. The course is also suitable for Head Grooms and Pupil Assistants.

Qualification

Level 3 Apprenticeship Senior Equine Groom

Duration

3 Days

Study type

Full-time, Residential, Doncastter / Newmarket

Course overview

The course covers aspects of Staff Management, Handicapping, Media Training, Health and Safety, Racing Welfare, the British Horseracing Authority’s Licensing and Integrity functions, Weatherbys’ Operations and the Rules of Racing.

Run over three days, this course covers subjects including: Staff Management, Handicapping, Media Training, Health and Safety, Racing Welfare, BHA’s Licensing and Security functions, Weatherbys Operations and the Rules

Eligibility

This course is suitable for Head Grooms as well as Assistant Trainers.

What will you learn

The Assistant Trainers Course is a three-day course reflecting the importance of the assistant trainers’ role within stables and on the racecourse. The course is also suitable for Head Grooms and Pupil Assistants.

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