Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate vine material, prepare cuttings, graft and undertake post-graft treatment and storage.
The unit applies to individuals in wine grape nurseries who work under general supervision, with limited autonomy and accountability for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to bench graft vines | 1.1 Confirm job requirements 1.2 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.3 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.4 Ensure work area meets workplace requirements 1.5 Ensure materials are available to meet grafting requirements 1.6 Select and prepare cuttings for grafting 1.7 Check and set equipment to meet grafting specifications |
2. Bench graft vines | 2.1 Disbud cuttings according to workplace procedures 2.2 Bench graft cuttings according to workplace procedures 2.3 Treat graft union according to specifications and workplace procedures 2.4 Monitor grafting process and equipment to ensure results are maintained within specifications 2.5 Identify and address non-conformance according to workplace procedures |
3. Complete bench grafting activities | 3.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedures 3.2 Pack, label and store grafted vines according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of waste according to workplace waste procedures 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Comprehend information from a variety of workplace documents |
Numeracy | Count and record numerical information related to labelling and storage of grafted vines |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities |
Get the work done | Respond to routine problems by referring to workplace procedures |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)