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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify major processes and stages of wine grape growing
   • Major processes in wine grape growing are identified, including grafting, planting, irrigation, fertilising, canopy management, pruning, pest and disease control, and harvesting
   • Sequence and timing of operations are identified
   • Tasks and job roles associated with processes are described
   • Vintage operations, including picking and transporting, are identified
   • Basic industry terminology is recognised and used to describe wine grape growing activity
2. Identify features of grapes
   • Physiology of wine grapes are identified
   • Key characteristics and growth phases of the grape vine are explained
   • Impact of soil and climate on grape growing are described
   • Key risks to successful grape growing are identified
   • Parameters for harvesting are identified
3. Identify grape types
   • Major wine regions and wine types and styles in Australia are identified
   • Differences between major grape vine varieties are identified

Required Skills

Required skills

Note The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace Ability to identify wine grape vine features including major vine types and stages of growth impact of frost drought pests and disease including phylloxera on grape growing differences between healthy and diseased or not thriving vine grapes that are ready for harvest common equipment used in wine grape vine planting nurseries field maintenance and harvesting major wine types and styles grape varieties used and wine regions associated with each grape variety and wine style

Required knowledge

Note The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace Knowledge of main stages of grape vine growth principles of grape vine propagation wine grape growing techniques common pests and diseases of grape vines and options for control wine industry terminology

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to describe wine grape growing processes and key stages including grafting planting irrigation fertilising canopy management pruning and harvesting identify common pests diseases and climate related threats to successful grape growing explain common wine styles and grape varieties and their characteristics
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment may occur in a real or a simulated workplace where the assessee has access to personal protective clothing and equipment as required work procedures including advice on relevant company practices safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements instructions information specifications and schedules as required equipment services and corresponding information as required products and materials as required documentation and recording requirements and procedures
Method of assessment	This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role
Guidance information for assessment	To ensure consistency in ones performance competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Grape vine types	Major grape vine types, their characteristics and uses include: Vitis vinifera and non-vinifera varieties native species and hybrids difference between rootstocks and scion stock common and alternative varieties
Annual growth stages of grape vines	Annual growth stages of grape vines include: budburst flowering veraison maturity
Pests and diseases	Pests and diseases may include: vertebrate and invertebrate pests, phylloxera weeds fungi nutrient deficiency
Wine types and styles	Wine types and styles include: red, white, fortified and sparkling wine and typical variations in quality and flavour caused by using different grape varieties and harvesting at different stages of maturity
Equipment	Equipment may include: tractors spreaders irrigation pumps and lines mechanical harvesters and pruners IT equipment

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