Assessor Resource

AHCPHT408
Oversee vineyard practices

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a program of vineyard practices and to monitor and review the growing program.

It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define the requirements of the vineyard

1.1 Identify the range of grape varieties and cultivars, and growing systems

1.2 Determine materials, equipment and labour required for maintaining the vineyard

1.3 Determine consumables required for maintaining the vineyard

1.4 Check staff skills and knowledge

2. Develop a program of vineyard practices

2.1 Determine vineyard practices from planting out to harvest and for the annual growing season

2.2 Allocate resources

2.3 Make allowance in the program for unforeseen circumstances, damage caused by weather and new developments

3. Implement the program

3.1 Maintain daily workplace records and other information relevant to the vineyard program

3.2 Allocate and supervise staff

3.3 Ensure materials and equipment are used according to safe operating procedures

4. Monitor and review the program

4.1 Check the vineyard program against previous programs and make adjustments as necessary

4.2 Review production plans to determine and align schedule of activities

4.3 Review vineyard practices to identify opportunities for improvements in performance

4.4 Compare costs and estimates of the vineyard program with resource allocation

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine and organise work schedules

determine maintenance requirements for the vineyard

oversee the implementation of vineyard practices

plan and program vineyard practices

recognise wine grape varieties and cultivars

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for overseeing vineyard practices

irrigation systems

plant nutrition practices

safe operating practices

supervision and team building

trellis and harvesting systems

vineyard practices and growing systems for grape varieties and cultivars

weed, pest and disease control practices

wine grape varieties and cultivars

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define the requirements of the vineyard

1.1 Identify the range of grape varieties and cultivars, and growing systems

1.2 Determine materials, equipment and labour required for maintaining the vineyard

1.3 Determine consumables required for maintaining the vineyard

1.4 Check staff skills and knowledge

2. Develop a program of vineyard practices

2.1 Determine vineyard practices from planting out to harvest and for the annual growing season

2.2 Allocate resources

2.3 Make allowance in the program for unforeseen circumstances, damage caused by weather and new developments

3. Implement the program

3.1 Maintain daily workplace records and other information relevant to the vineyard program

3.2 Allocate and supervise staff

3.3 Ensure materials and equipment are used according to safe operating procedures

4. Monitor and review the program

4.1 Check the vineyard program against previous programs and make adjustments as necessary

4.2 Review production plans to determine and align schedule of activities

4.3 Review vineyard practices to identify opportunities for improvements in performance

4.4 Compare costs and estimates of the vineyard program with resource allocation

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine and organise work schedules

determine maintenance requirements for the vineyard

oversee the implementation of vineyard practices

plan and program vineyard practices

recognise wine grape varieties and cultivars

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for overseeing vineyard practices

irrigation systems

plant nutrition practices

safe operating practices

supervision and team building

trellis and harvesting systems

vineyard practices and growing systems for grape varieties and cultivars

weed, pest and disease control practices

wine grape varieties and cultivars

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the range of grape varieties and cultivars, and growing systems 
Determine materials, equipment and labour required for maintaining the vineyard 
Determine consumables required for maintaining the vineyard 
Check staff skills and knowledge 
Determine vineyard practices from planting out to harvest and for the annual growing season 
Allocate resources 
Make allowance in the program for unforeseen circumstances, damage caused by weather and new developments 
Maintain daily workplace records and other information relevant to the vineyard program 
Allocate and supervise staff 
Ensure materials and equipment are used according to safe operating procedures 
Check the vineyard program against previous programs and make adjustments as necessary 
Review production plans to determine and align schedule of activities 
Review vineyard practices to identify opportunities for improvements in performance 
Compare costs and estimates of the vineyard program with resource allocation 

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