Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

This Qualification covers 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 III in Wine Industry Operations’.

An additional descriptor in brackets after the Qualification title e.g. FDF30411 Certificate III 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 nine (9) 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 FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations targets those performing production related roles that require an application of wine industry specific skill and knowledge, including some technical and problem solving ability. This Qualification caters for specialised and multi-skilled outcomes and roles that include supervisory or team leader functions within an environment which may include wine grape growing, cellar operations, bottling and packaging, warehousing, laboratory and cellar door sales.

Those performing a purely warehousing role in the wine production industry should consider the TLI31610 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.

Those performing a purely laboratory operations role in the wine production industry should consider the MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

Those performing a purely cellar door role in the wine production industry should consider the SIT30707 Certificate III 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 twenty five (25) Units of Competency in accordance with the following rules.

Seven (7) core Units of Competency

Eighteen (18) elective Units of Competency.

Elective selection must include:

Seven (7) Group A Wine Specialist elective Units

Seven (7) 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

Four (4) remaining elective Units may be selected from:

Group A Wine specialist Units, not previously selected

Group B Wine specialist Units, not previously selected

Group C General elective Units, listed below

Any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate III level, Certificate II level (maximum 1 Unit) and Certificate IV 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 seven (7) Units.

add topic FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

add topic FDFOHS2001A

Participate in OHS processes

add topic FDFOHS3001A

Contribute to OHS processes

add topic FDFOP2063A

Apply quality systems and procedures

add topic FDFOP2064A

Provide and apply workplace information

add topic FDFPPL3002A

Report on workplace performance

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select a total of eighteen (18) 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 seven (7) 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 FDFBP2011A

Operate the palletising process

add topic FDFLAB2003A

Perform basic packaging tests and inspections*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFOP2004A

Clean and sanitise equipment

add topic FDFOP2011A

Conduct routine maintenance

add topic FDFOP2016A

Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers

add topic FDFOP2030A

Operate a process control interface

Cellar door sales

add topic FDFCD2003A

Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic BSBCUS201B

Deliver a service to customers

SIRXCCS201

Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXICT303

Operate retail information technology systems

SIRXMER201

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 SITHFAB325A

Provide specialised advice on Australian wines*

add topic SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic SITHFAB222A Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages

add topic SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages*

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

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 FDFCEL2002A

Perform fermentation operations*

add topic FDFCEL2017A Prepare and make additions and finings

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 FDFCEL2018A

Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A

Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL2020A

Prepare and wax tanks

add topic FDFOP2003A

Clean equipment in place

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 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

add topic MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

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 TLIA3039A

Receive and store stock

add topic TLIB2009A

Check conveyor operational status

add topic TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

add topic TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

add topic TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

add topic TLID2022A

Conduct weighbridge operations

add topic TLID3011A

Conduct specialised forklift operations

add topic TLIK2010A

Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

add topic TLIP2029A

Prepare and process financial documents

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 FDFWGG2006A

Obtain and process rootlings

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 FDFWGG2016A

Install and maintain vine trellis

add topic FDFWGG2017A

Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases

add topic FDFWGG2019A

Perform vertebrate pest control activities

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 FDFWGG3013A

Operate spreading and seeding equipment*

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

add topic AHCARB205A

Operate and maintain chainsaws

add topic AHCCHM101A

Follow basic chemical safety rules

add topic AHCCHM201A

Apply chemicals under supervision

add topic AHCMOM202A

Operate tractors

add topic AHCPCM301A

Implement a plant nutrition program

add topic AHCSOL401A

Sample soils and interpret results

add topic HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

GROUP B: Wine specialist elective Units

Select a minimum of seven (7) 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 FDFBP3001A

Operate the bottle filling process

add topic FDFBP3002A

Operate the labelling process

add topic FDFBP3003A

Operate the softpack filling process

add topic FDFOP3002A

Set up a production or packaging line for operation

add topic FDFOP3004A

Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system

add topic FDFTEC4008A

Apply principles of food packaging

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 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 FDFCD3001A

Evaluate wines (advanced)*

add topic FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic FDFCD3002A

Conduct a specialised product tasting*

add topic FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information

add topic FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)

add topic FDFCD2006A Conduct a standard product tasting

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

add topic SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic FDFCD3003A

Coordinate winery hospitality activities*

add topic SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

SIRXCCS202

Interact with customers

SIRXCCS304

Coordinate interaction with customers

SIRXFIN201

Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

SIRXICT303

Operate retail information technology systems

add topic SIRXMPR006A

Manage promotional activities

add topic SITHFAB326A

Provide specialised advice on imported wines*

add topic SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol

add topic SITHFAB222A Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages

add topic SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages*

add topic SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

Cellar operations

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 FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

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 FDFCEL2017A

Prepare and make additions and finings

add topic FDFCEL3001A

Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations*

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

add topic FDFCEL3002A

Operate the continuous clarification by separation (flotation) process*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL3003A

Operate the concentration process*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL3004A

Perform de-aromatising, de-alcoholising or de-sulphuring operations*

add topic FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFCEL3005A

Perform rectification (continuous still) operations*

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

add topic FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits*

add topic FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations

add topic FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

add topic FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

add topic MSL973001A Perform basic tests

add topic FDFOP3003A

Operate interrelated processes in a production system

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 FDFLAB2009A

Perform packaging quality control procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

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

add topic FDFLAB3001A

Use computer technology for laboratory applications*

add topic FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data

add topic FDFLAB3002A

Perform non-routine or specialised tests*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data,

and at least one of the following:

add topic FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB3003A

Perform routine troubleshooting procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data

and at least one of the following:

add topic FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB3004A

Check and maintain readiness of wine testing equipment*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data

and at least one of the following:

add topic FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

add topic FDFLAB3005A

Perform instrumental tests or procedures on wine samples*

add topic FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data

and at least one of the following:

add topic FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests*

add topic FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

OR

add topic FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures*

add topic FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

Warehousing

add topic TLIA3010A

Coordinate goods to bond premises

add topic TLIA3015A

Complete receival/despatch documentation

add topic TLIA3016A

Use inventory systems to organise stock control

add topic TLIA3018A

Organise despatch operations

add topic TLIA3019A

Organise receival operations

add topic TLIA3024A

Organise warehouse records operations

add topic TLIA3026A

Monitor storage facilities

add topic TLIA3038A

Control and order stock

Wine grape growing

add topic FDFWGG2005A

Maintain callusing environment

add topic FDFWGG2007A

Tend containerised nursery plants

add topic FDFWGG2009A

Operate specialised canopy management equipment*

add topic AHCMOM202A Operate tractors


Pathways...

    Pathways into the Qualification

    Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification include:

    FDF20411 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

    direct entry

    relevant vocational training and/or work experience.

    Pathways from the Qualification

    After achieving this Qualification, candidates may undertake a FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing or other relevant Qualifications.


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 III 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

Confirm relevant industry and workplace requirements.

Understand personal and team requirements of relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies.

Complete standard documentation.

Use communication technologies efficiently.

Provide relevant work-related information to others.

Ensure records are accurate and legible.

Establish effective working relationships with colleagues.

Undertake interactive workplace communication.

Support team communication practices.

Teamwork

Explain and implement work team reporting requirements.

Provide support to team members.

Monitor work team tasks in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.

Demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion.

Undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members.

Problem solving

Identify risks and implement risk control measures for machinery and equipment.

Identify and address problems and faults.

Provide problem solving support to team members.

Evaluate skill requirements of work tasks.

Use problem-solving techniques to determine work requirements.

Assess processes and outcomes against quality criteria.

Implement HACCP or food safety procedures.

Initiative and enterprise

Contribute to and promote continuous improvement processes.

Seek and provide feedback on procedures and processes.

Collect and assess data and information on work processes.

Identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action.

Rectify problems promptly and appropriately.

Monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations.

Identify, assess and act on existing and potential risks.

Planning and organising

Determine work requirements in order to meet output targets.

Identify priorities and variables that impact on work planning.

Plan work tasks for self and others as required.

Allocate tasks to operators and monitor outcomes.

Implement contingency plan promptly when incidents occur.

Ensure work tools are ready and available for operations.

Self-management

Manage own work to meet performance criteria.

Monitor information in work area.

Conduct regular housekeeping activities during shift to keep work area clean and tidy at all times.

Maintain currency of relevant, work-related information.

Monitor own work against quality standards and identify areas for improvement.

Understand own work activities and responsibilities.

Identify and apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment.

Manage work load priorities and timelines.

Learning

Recognise limits of own expertise and seek skill development if required.

Assess competencies in meeting job requirements.

Ask questions to expand own knowledge.

Maintain skill and knowledge currency.

Participate in meetings to inform work practices.

Technology

Use work machines or equipment in correct operational mode.

Monitor machine operation.

Perform minor maintenance on machinery.

Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards.