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 plant tending requirements Confirm supply of necessary materials Liaise with other work areas and customers Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance Select, operate, maintain and store required equipment according to instructions Maintain work area and equipment to meet workplace housekeeping standards Maintain work area and equipment to meet workplace hygiene standards. This may include: removing weeds removing dead or diseased plant materials washing work area on transfer of plants disinfecting tools, equipment and work areas using foot baths on entry to different work areas Use appropriate cleaning techniques Recognise problems and anomalies and correct and/or report them as instructed Maintain workplace records Maintain irrigation system. This may include: fixing blockages servicing irrigation system components identifying and reporting faulty components in an irrigation system fixing leaking heads and hoses Recognise under-performance of the irrigation system. This may include identifying: dry spots water dumping abnormal water flow Prepare and use equipment. This may include: calibrating equipment carrying out pre-operational checks cleaning equipment applying particular settings Prepare chemical treatments to required concentration and ensure a homogeneous mix Shut down equipment as instructed Interpret chemical labels Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information Collect and dispose of waste as instructed 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 |