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 canopy maintenance requirements Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment Handle equipment safely. This includes following the correct handling and sharpening procedures Confirm equipment status and condition Start up and operate equipment as required Recognise performance problems with equipment and correct or report them as instructed. This includes oiling moving parts and sharpening blades Identify different parts of the grapevine. This should include identifying: vine trunk and permanent framework canes and/or cordons tendrils and buds fruit Position the vine canopy according to instructions. This includes: identifying and removing unwanted growth positioning spurs correctly making cuts correctly and cleanly manipulating the vines effectively without unnecessary damage to the vine Control exposure of crop to light. This may include the positioning of foliage wires and shade cloth Use appropriate cleaning techniques Recognise and report problems and anomalies Shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation Shut down equipment in response to routine shutdown requirements Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance Clean and store equipment according to instructions Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards Carry out routine preventive maintenance of equipment according to enterprise procedures 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 |