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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 and legislative requirements |
Workplace information | Workplace information may include:Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)workplace policy and procedures in regard to evaluating winespecificationswork notesinstructions or verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior staff |
Information systems | Information systems may be:print or screen based |
Equipment | Equipment may vary and should include that which is required to evaluate wine according to workplace policies and procedures, and may include:spittoonsglassescorkscrews |
Materials | Materials may vary and should include that which is required to evaluate wine according to workplace policies and procedures, and may include:product information sheetstasting notes |
Key wine styles | Key wine styles include:whiteroséredfortifiedsparklingstilllight-bodied, medium-bodied and full-bodieddessertdry and medium |
Wine faults | Wine faults may include:depositshazetartratescrystalsoxidationcork taintexcessive sulphur dioxide |
Key grape varieties | Key grape varieties include:ShirazCabernet SauvignonMerlotGrenachePinot NoirChardonnayRieslingSemillonWines may be single varietals or a blend of two or more varieties |
Wine characteristics | Wine characteristics include:claritycolour type and intensityalcohol (light, medium, high) intensity aroma and flavoursweetnessaciditybodyweightmouth feeltanninbalancelength |