Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take and process vine cuttings using a variety of hand-operated equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with taking and processing vine cuttings.
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. Take vine cuttings | 1.1 Confirm job requirements 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and environmental controls according to workplace procedures and regulations 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.4 Select and prepare materials and equipment according to workplace procedures 1.5 Select and take vine cuttings according to job requirements 1.6 Identify and address non-conformances according to workplace procedures |
2. Complete vine cutting operations | 2.1 Collect and grade vine cuttings according to job requirements 2.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 2.3 Collect and dispose of waste according to environmental and workplace procedures |
3. Prepare to process cuttings | 3.1 Clean and sanitise facilities to minimise risk of contamination 3.2 Ensure materials are ready to meet requirements 3.3 Select and prepare materials and equipment according to workplace procedures |
4. Process cuttings | 4.1 Treat and bundle cuttings according to workplace procedures 4.2 Label, pack and store bundles according to workplace procedures 4.3 Collect and dispose of waste according to environmental and workplace procedures 4.4 Recognise and address and non-conformances according to workplace procedures 4.5 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 |
Writing | Produce workplace documents using industry-based vocabulary, grammar and conventions |
Numeracy | Calculate numerical information relating to estimating materials, labelling and storing |
Navigate the world of work | Follow clear instructions within defined level of responsibility Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities |
Get the work done | Respond to routine problems by referring to workplace procedures |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)