Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain vine trellising.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with installing and maintaining a vine trellis and take responsibility for their own work using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
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 trellising activities | 1.1 Confirm work instructions and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.3 Check existing trellises for signs of disrepair according to workplace procedures 1.4 Check, maintain and set equipment according to workplace procedures 1.5 Select materials for trellis installation or repair 1.6 Lay out posts and supports according to workplace procedures 1.7 Run out wire according to workplace procedures |
2. Erect and maintain trellises | 2.1 Operate trellis equipment according to workplace procedures 2.2 Erect trellis ends and posts and strain assemblies 2.3 Attach and tension foliage and trellis wires according to workplace procedures 2.4 Identify and address non-conformances 2.5 Carry out trellis maintenance and repair activities according to workplace procedures |
3. Complete trellising activities | 3.1 Shut down equipment according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect and dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures 3.4 Undertake work in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 3.5 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 | Complete workplace documents in required format |
Oral Communication | Communicate clearly to confirm vine trellis installation requirements |
Numeracy | Calculate numerical information relating to estimating and measuring materials |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures and legislative responsibilities to own role |
Interact with others | Use required communication mode to report operational information to relevant personnel |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and implement tasks according to set routines and procedures Problem solve issues as they arise |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)