Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate vine material and graft vines in the field.
The unit applies to individuals are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with a grape growing workplace 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, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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 field graft vines | 1.1 Confirm work instructions and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to job requirements 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment 1.3 Check and set equipment to meet job requirements 1.4 Ensure materials are available to meet grafting requirements according to workplace procedures 1.5 Select and prepare vine material for grafting according to workplace procedures |
2. Graft vines in the field | 2.1 Graft vines in the field according to workplace procedures 2.2 Treat vine graft unions according to workplace procedures 2.3 Treat vines post grafting and pack according to workplace procedures 2.4 Monitor grafting process and equipment to ensure results are maintained according to workplace procedures 2.5 Identify and address non-conformances |
3. Complete field grafting activities | 3.1 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 3.2 Dispose of or store unused grafting material according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose waste according to workplace environmental procedures 3.4 Complete documentation 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 grafting requirements |
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)