Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor soil requirements and implement and review a vineyard irrigation schedule.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with implementing irrigation schedules, 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. Monitor vineyard for irrigation requirements | 1.1 Monitor vineyard to assess requirements for water and/or nutrients 1.2 Collect routine samples according to workplace procedures 1.3 Test samples, in line with workplace procedures 1.4 Interpret test results and identify irrigation activities to match requirements |
2. Implement irrigation requirements | 2.1 Plan irrigation activities and schedule, including nutrient injection and application rates 2.2 Coordinate resources and brief personnel to deliver irrigation requirements 2.3 Implement agreed irrigation plan 2.4 Address problems and anomalies in the irrigation system as required |
3. Evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities | 3.1 Monitor vineyard to evaluate the impact of irrigation activities 3.2 Monitor surrounding areas to evaluate the environmental impact of irrigation activities 3.3 Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the irrigation activity 3.4 Record irrigation activity according to workplace requirements |
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 |
Numeracy | Accurately mix chemicals according to specified ratios Measure and adjust flow rates Measure soil moisture, nutrient and chemical output |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and implement tasks according to set routines and procedures |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)