Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant cuttings and rootlings by hand.
The unit applies to individuals 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 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 for hand planting | 1.1 Confirm job requirements 1.2 Identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to the job requirements 1.4 Select and prepare materials, equipment and tools according to job requirements |
2. Plant cuttings and rootlings | 2.1 Plant vines according to workplace procedures 2.2 Maintain required spacing, row width and depth according to workplace procedures 2.3 Recognise and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures |
3. Complete planting operations | 3.1 Shut down equipment according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of waste according to workplace 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 |
Oral Communication | Converse clearly to confirm job requirements and seek assistance where required |
Numeracy | Calculate numerical information relating to planting 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)