Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic wine grapevine canopy maintenance using manual and motorised equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with the maintenance of grapevine canopies.
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 to carry out basic canopy maintenance activities | 1.1 Confirm job requirements 1.2 Identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.4 Confirm equipment is ready for use according to workplace procedures. |
2. Position the vine canopy | 2.1 Operate equipment according to workplace procedures 2.2 Remove unwanted growth according to workplace procedures 2.3 Position vine shoots according to workplace procedures |
3. Control exposure of crop to sunlight | 3.1 Apply sunlight control measures according to workplace procedures 3.2 Identify and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete canopy maintenance activities | 4.1 Shut down equipment according to workplace procedures 4.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 4.3 Dispose of vine cuttings according to environmental and workplace procedures 4.4 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 |
Writing | Produce workplace documents using industry-based vocabulary, grammar and conventions |
Oral Communication | Converse clearly to confirm job requirements and seek assistance where required |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures and legislative responsibilities to own role |
Get the work done | Respond to routine problems using step-by-step instructions and procedures Plan and organise tasks to achieve job requirements |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)