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Trainer Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence to train horses for official trials and / or races.

There are four different categories of licence:

  • pre-trainer: provides the initial preparation of horses for further training by another person.
  • restricted trainer: provides training of a limited number of horses for official trials and / or races. This is well-suited for owner-operators.
  • general trainer: provides training to any number of horses for official trials and / or races. This is well-suited for experienced professional trainers.
  • general A trainer: provides training to any number of horses for official trials and / or races. This is well-suited for senior professional trainers.

Additional information regarding licensing criteria can be found in the attached resources.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

For all trainer licence applications there are key criteria to satisfy:

  • experience: has the practical experience reasonably required to carry on the vocation of a trainer
  • age: is at least 18 years of age
  • stables: has proper stable facilities providing security and safety for staff and horses
  • financial resources: has adequate financial resources to carry on training activities 
  • suitability: has satisfied the Agency that he or she is suitable to hold a licence or registration in line with the ‘Suitability Policy’
  • examination: passes the written trainers examination conducted by teh Agency
  • all Trainer licence applications require 12 months of bank statements in the applicant’s name.

Additional information regarding eligibility requirements can be found in the attached resources.

Expiry

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $900.00

Visiting international training licence (15 August - 15 December).

An automatic deduction of a further $300.00 per any other additional month may apply. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Application All $60.00

Trainer or Pre-Trainer. Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Trainer Licensing Policy (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Racing Act 1958 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Important

Prior to considering an application for the grant of a trainer’s licence, an applicant must complete the TAFE qualification relevant to the category of trainer’s licence:

  • Trainer: Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
  • Pre-Trainer: Units (1) Handle racehorses in stables and at Trackwork, and (2) Contribute to health and safety of self and others.

Administering agency

Racing Victoria

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.