Pre-Licence Assessment Course

All prospective applicants must pass a Pre-Licence Assessment before being considered for a place on the main jockeys’ courses for apprentices and conditionals. The day comprises of a fitness test, riding assessment and one to one discussions with our Jockey Coaches.

Qualification

Pre-licence assessment course, Licence application, Claiming, Full professional.

Duration

One Day

Study type

Full-time, Residential, Doncaster / Newmarket

Course overview

All prospective applicants must pass a Pre-Licence Assessment before being considered for a place on the main jockeys’ courses for apprentices and conditionals. The day comprises of a fitness test, riding assessment and one to one discussions with our Jockey Coaches.

The aim of these changes is to better equip jockeys with the necessary technical skills as they progress through the early stages of their career and to meet their personal development needs

All prospective applicants must pass a Pre-Licence Assessment before being considered for a place on the main jockeys’ courses for apprentices and conditionals. The day comprises of a fitness test, riding assessment and one to one discussions with our Jockey Coaches.

The aim of these changes is to better equip jockeys with the necessary technical skills as they progress through the early stages of their career and to meet their personal development needs.

To apply for a place on the course, applicants need to contact BHA licensing department via Licensing@britishhorseracing.com

Eligibility

All applicants must pass a Pre-Licence Assessment before being considered for a place on the main jockey’s courses for apprentices and conditionals.

What will you learn

This has been designed specifically for the racing industry and is a nationally recognised, skill-based qualification. The awarding body for the qualification is 1st 4 Sport

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