Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

This qualification provides vocational skills for work in the wine industry. A range of specialist electives are included covering skills used in the following wine industry operational areas:

bottling and packaging

cellar door sales

cellar operations

laboratory

warehousing

wine grape growing.

Testamur issued for this qualification are to be titled ‘Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations’.

An additional descriptor in brackets after the qualification title e.g. FDF20411 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations (Cellar Operations) may be added by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Any additional descriptor should reflect a minimum selection of at least five (5) specialist units from one of the following unit groups:

bottling and packaging

cellar door sales

cellar operations

laboratory

warehousing

wine grape growing.

Job Roles The FDF20411C ertificate II in Wine Industry Operations targets those working within a production or production support role. Job roles in the industry often vary in the degree of skill specialisation and the qualification packaging rules reflect this diversity through allowing a choice of specialist electives in one specialisation area or a combination of grape growing, cellar operations, bottling and packaging, warehousing, laboratory and cellar door sales work.

This qualification is designed for application in supervised environments where the work is predictable with some basic problem solving requirements.

Those performing a purely warehousing role in the wine production industry should consider the TLI21610 Certificate II in Warehousing Operations.

Those performing a purely laboratory operations role in the wine production industry should consider the MSL20109 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.

Those performing a purely cellar door role in the wine production industry should consider the SIT20207 Certificate II in Hospitality

Additional qualification advice

Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Many units in this qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace, should be selected as part of this qualification.

Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:

the context required by the industry and/or enterprise

a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required

flexible delivery options, including on-the-job and work-based training, that support the development of competency.


Subjects

This qualification requires the achievement of seventeen (17) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.

Five (5) core units of competency

Twelve (12) elective units of competency.

Elective selection must include:

Five (5) Group A Wine specialist elective units

Four (4) Group B Wine specialist elective units.

Elective units from Group A and Group B may be a combination of units selected from any of the wine industry operational unit areas listed below:

bottling and packaging

cellar door sales

cellar operations

laboratory

warehousing

wine grape growing.

Three (3) remaining elective units may be selected from:

Group A Wine specialist elective units, not previously selected

Group B Wine specialist elective units, not previously selected

Group C General elective units, listed below

A maximum of three (3) units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate II level, Certificate I level (maximum 1 unit) and Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit).

Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite units identified under the unit. Prerequisite units count towards the total units required for the qualification.

CORE UNITS

Complete the following five (5) units.

add topic FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

add topic FDFOHS2001A

Participate in OHS processes

add topic FDFOP2063A

Apply quality systems and procedures

add topic FDFOP2064A

Provide and apply workplace information

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select a total of twelve (12) elective units from the following groups.

Elective units may be selected from one specialist wine industry operational unit area or from multiple unit areas.

GROUP A: Wine specialist elective units

Select a minimum of five (5) units.

Bottling and packaging

add topic FDFBP2001A

Operate the bottle supply process

add topic FDFBP2002A

Operate the carton erection process

add topic FDFBP2003A

Operate the carton packing process

add topic FDFBP2005A

Operate the electronic coding process

add topic FDFBP2009A

Operate the bottle capsuling process

add topic FDFBP2010A

Operate manual bottling and packaging processes

add topic FDFLAB2003A

Perform basic packaging tests and inspections*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFOP2004A

Clean and sanitise equipment

Cellar door sales

add topic BSBCUS201A

Deliver a service to customers

add topic SIRXCCS001A

Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

add topic SIRXMER001A

Merchandise products

add topic SIRXRSK001A

Minimise theft

add topic SITHCCC001B

Organise and prepare food

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

add topic SITHFAB003A

Serve food and beverage to customers*

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

add topic SITHFAB004A

Provide food and beverage service*

add topic SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

add topic SITHFAB009A

Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic SITHFAB011A

Develop and update food and beverage knowledge

add topic SITHFAB012B

Prepare and serve espresso coffee

add topic SITTIND001B

Develop and update tourism industry knowledge

add topic SITXCCS001B

Provide visitor information

add topic SITXFIN001A

Process financial transactions

add topic SITXOHS002A

Follow workplace hygiene procedures

Cellar operations

add topic FDFCEL2001A

Perform oak handling activities*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2003A

Operate the ion exchange process*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2004A

Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

add topic FDFCEL2009A

Perform first distillation (pot still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

add topic FDFCEL2011A

Perform heat exchange operations

add topic FDFCEL2015A

Perform must draining operations*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2016A

Operate the crushing process*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2017A

Prepare and make additions and finings

add topic FDFCEL2018A

Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A

Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2020A

Prepare and wax tanks

Laboratory

add topic FDFLAB2011A

Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic MSL912001A

Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)

add topic MSL922001A

Record and present data

add topic MSL933001A

Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

add topic MSL943002A

Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety

add topic MSL952001A

Collect routine site samples

add topic MSL952002A

Handle and transport samples or equipment

add topic MSL972001A

Conduct routine site measurements

Warehousing

add topic TLIA2011A

Package goods

add topic TLIA2012A

Pick and process orders

add topic TLIA2022A

Participate in stocktakes

add topic TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

add topic TLID2004A

Load and unload goods/cargo

add topic TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

add topic TLIK2010A

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

Wine grape growing

add topic FDFWGG2001A

Bench graft vines

add topic FDFWGG2002A

Carry out potting operations

add topic FDFWGG2003A

Hand prune vines

add topic FDFWGG2004A

Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities

add topic FDFWGG2008A

Train vines

add topic FDFWGG2011A

Install irrigation components

add topic FDFWGG2013A

Deliver injection requirements

add topic FDFWGG2015A

Support mechanical harvesting operations*

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

add topic FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment

add topic FDFWGG2019A

Perform vertebrate pest control activities

add topic FDFWGG2021A

Operate nursery cold storage facilities

add topic FDFWGG2022A

Take and process vine cuttings

add topic FDFWGG2023A

Carry out basic canopy maintenance

add topic FDFWGG2024A

Pick grapes by hand

add topic FDFWGG2025A

Plant vines by hand

add topic AHCCHM101A

Follow basic chemical safety rules

add topic AHCCHM201A

Apply chemicals under supervision

add topic AHCSOL201A

Determine basic properties of soil/growing media

GROUP B: Wine specialist elective units

Select a minimum of four (4) units.

Bottling and packaging

add topic FDFBP2004A

Operate the bottle sealing process

add topic FDFBP2006A

Operate traditional sparkling wine processes

add topic FDFBP2007A

Operate the tirage and transfer process

add topic FDFBP2008A

Perform packaging equipment changeover

add topic FDFBP2011A

Operate the palletising process

add topic FDFOP2003A

Clean equipment in place

add topic FDFOP2011A

Conduct routine maintenance

add topic FDFOP2030A

Operate a process control interface

Cellar door sales

add topic FDFCD2001A

Conduct winery and/or site tours*

add topic FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information*

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

add topic FDFCD2002A

Promote wine tourism information*

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

add topic FDFCD2003A

Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic FDFCD2004A

Perform cellar door stock control procedures*

add topic FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic FDFCD2005A

Sell cellar door products and services*

add topic FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

add topic SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic FDFCD2006A

Conduct a standard product tasting*

add topic FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

add topic SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic SIRXCCS002A

Interact with customers

add topic SIRXFIN001A

Balance point-of-sale terminal

add topic SIRXICT003A

Operate retail information technology systems

Cellar operations

add topic FDFCEL2002A

Perform fermentation operations*

add topic FDFCEL2017A Prepare and make additions and finings

add topic FDFCEL2005A

Operate the pressing process*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2006A

Operate clarification by separation (centrifugation) process*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2007A

Prepare and monitor wine cultures *

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2008A

Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFCEL2004A Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

add topic FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2010A

Operate the fine filtration process

add topic FDFCEL2012A

Handle spirits*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2013A

Operate the pressure leaf filtration process*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2014A

Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL3001A

Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

Laboratory

add topic FDFLAB2001A

Perform basic analytical tests*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2002A

Perform basic microbiological tests*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2004A

Prepare laboratory solutions and stains*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2005A

Prepare and pour culture media*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2006A

Record laboratory data

add topic FDFLAB2007A

Standardise laboratory solutions*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2008A

Analyse laboratory data*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data

add topic FDFLAB2010A

Prepare product or show samples*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB2012A

Maintain aseptic environment*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

Warehousing

add topic TLIA2009A

Complete and check import/export documentation

add topic TLIA2021A

Despatch stock

add topic TLIA3017A

Identify products and store to specifications

add topic TLIA3038A

Control and order stock

add topic TLIA3039A

Receive and store stock

add topic TLIB2009A

Check conveyor operational status

add topic TLID1002A

Shift a load using manually-operated equipment

add topic TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

add topic TLID2022A

Conduct weighbridge operations

add topic TLIP2029A

Prepare and process financial documents

Wine grape growing

add topic FDFWGG2005A

Maintain callusing environment

add topic FDFWGG2006A

Obtain and process rootlings

add topic FDFWGG2007A

Tend containerised nursery plants

add topic FDFWGG2009A

Operate specialised canopy management equipment*

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

add topic FDFWGG2010A

Field graft vines

add topic FDFWGG2012A

Identify and treat nursery plant disorders

add topic FDFWGG2014A

Operate the irrigation system

add topic FDFWGG2016A

Install and maintain vine trellis

add topic FDFWGG2017A

Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases

add topic FDFWGG2018A

Operate vineyard equipment

add topic FDFWGG2020A

Carry out hot water treatment

add topic FDFWGG3013A

Operate spreading and seeding equipment*

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

add topic AHCARB205A

Operate and maintain chainsaws

add topic AHCCHM303A

Prepare and apply chemicals

add topic AHCCHM304A

Transport, handle and store chemicals

add topic AHCMOM202A

Operate tractors

add topic HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

GROUP C: General elective units

Select a maximum of three (3) units.

add topic FDFOP1003A

Carry out manual handling tasks

add topic FDFOP2005A

Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic FDFOP2013A

Apply sampling procedures

add topic FDFOP2016A

Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers

add topic FDFOP2061A

Use numerical applications in the workplace

add topic FDFOP2065A

Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries*

add topic FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes

add topic FDFPPL2001A

Participate in work teams and groups

add topic FDFSUG218A

Operate a boiler - basic

add topic FDFSUG222A

Operate a waste water treatment system

add topic FDFWIN2001A

Perform effectively in a wine industry workplace

add topic FDFWIN2002A

Identify and control risks in own work

add topic AHCINF204A

Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures

add topic BSBITU201A

Produce simple word processed documents

add topic BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic MSACMC210A

Manage the impact of change on own work

add topic MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMT221A

Apply Just in Time (JIT) procedures

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSACMT240A

Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

add topic MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

add topic MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

add topic MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSACMT281A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

add topic SITXCOM001A

Work with colleagues and customers


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

    FDF10111 Certificate I in Food Processing

    direct entry

    limited vocational training and/or work experience.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations with an industry specialisation according to the needs of the enterprise and higher level job functions.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.


Employability Skills

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the wine industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Complete work forms and required written documentation

Use communication and information technologies to support work operations

Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal skills

Interpret and apply workplace procedures and instructions

Share workplace information

Communicate information about problems with work

Communicate information relating to OHS.

Teamwork

Work as part of a team

Provide assistance to others in the work area

Identify own role and responsibilities within a team

Identify team goals

Share work-related information

Maintain health and safety of work area for self and others.

Problem solving

Identify and report any workplace hazards

Identify workplace problems and make contributions to their solution

Identify and apply health and safety issues relating to work in the wine industry

Apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to work operations

Check performance of machines and equipment and identify signs of faulty operations

Monitor workplace activities and identify and report non-compliances.

Initiative and enterprise

Provide feedback on procedures and processes

Gather and interpret information to support safe and efficient work

Ask questions regarding requirements and expectations

Make suggestions for continuous improvement

Inspect quality of work on an ongoing basis

Record basic information on the quality and other indicators of work outcomes.

Planning and organising

Identify work requirements and work load priorities

Plan work activities to meet daily work requirements

Direct items to the correct area for further processing

Identify and use relevant personal protective equipment

Organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards

Select and organise relevant equipment and tools

Identify and report issues affecting ability to meet work outcomes,

Self-management

Understand own work activities

Identify personal responsibilities

Accept responsibility for quality of own work

Participate in OHS practices

Apply food safety practices

Plan to meet required work outcomes of self and team

Monitor own work

Maintain own work efficiency

Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.

Learning

Assess own competencies in meeting job requirements

Listen to feedback and advice of supervisors

Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required

Attend training or skill development activities

Ask questions to expand own knowledge.

Technology

Use work tools, machines and equipment safely and effectively

Perform minor maintenance on machinery in accordance with workplace practice

Use manual handling technologies in the workplace.