Application
This unit includes allocation and monitoring of individual performance targets and requirements. |
Prerequisites
Carry out potting operations | ||
Obtain and process rootlings | ||
Monitor and maintain nursery plants |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Prepare to coordinate nursery activities | Activity goals and performance requirements are identified and clarified Tasks required to achieve performance requirements are identified Personnel required are confirmed as available and having the appropriate competence Equipment is confirmed as available and ready for use Materials are confirmed as available and ready to meet requirements |
Coordinate nursery activities | Individual work tasks and roles are allocated to ensure activity goals and performance requirements are met Work targets and timelines are negotiated to achieve activity goals and performance requirements Activities are monitored to ensure compliance with workplace procedures on occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and quality issues Activities are monitored against timelines and performance requirements Potential barriers to achieving targets and performance requirements are identified, rectified and/or reported |
Complete coordination of nursery activities | Activities are monitored to ensure compliance with relevant workplace procedures on completion, shutdown and waste disposal Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines Personnel are debriefed as appropriate |
Record information | Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace. Ability to: Access workplace information to identify nursery activity requirements Confirm supply of necessary resources Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance Liaise with other work areas and customers Plan nursery activities. This may include considering: personnel requirements equipment and materials required location transport timing environmental conditions other nursery activities quality and quantity requirements Instruct individuals and/or a group Provide feedback to individuals and/or a group Monitor nursery activities. This may include monitoring: compliance with OHS, environmental and quality procedures individual and/or team performance achievement of targets, timelines and performance requirements own and other team members’ learning needs compliance with completion, shutdown and waste disposal procedures Resolve conflicts Take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance Recognise, correct and/or report problems and anomalies Maintain workplace records Use oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor Work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce |
Required knowledge |
Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace. Knowledge of: Workplace planning processes Workplace activity scheduling processes OHS hazards and controls Environmental issues and controls Reporting and recording requirements and procedures Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems and anomalies Communication principles and strategies Procedures for monitoring and reporting on individual and team performance Competency identification and training arrangements Conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving strategies |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of ability to: determine activities required of nursery and individuals in order to meet performance targets allocate activities and monitor their implementation provide leadership and instruction for nursery personnel address performance issues complete workplace records. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to: personal protective clothing and equipment as required work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required equipment, services and corresponding information as required products and materials as required internal and external customers and suppliers as required cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required documentation and recording requirements and procedures. |
Method of assessment | This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. |
Guidance information for assessment | To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Policies and procedures | Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements |
Team practices | Team practices and work allocation occurs within the context of competency and licensing requirements and industrial agreements |
Workplace information | Workplace information can include: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifications production schedules instructions routine maintenance schedules work notes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manufacturer instructions verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator |
Nursery activities | Nursery activities may include: any activity undertaken within the wine grape nursery environment including preparing, conducting, monitoring and completing work in the establishment and care of wine grape vines |
Goal and performance requirements | Goal and performance requirements may be: determined by organisation or departmental operational plans and customer requirements |
Resources | Resources may include: personnel equipment materials |
Records | Records will include: operational plans nursery activities personnel and maintenance records |
Sectors
Unit sector | Wine operations |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.