Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a program of vineyard practices and to monitor and review the growing program.
It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Define the requirements of the vineyard | 1.1 Identify the range of grape varieties and cultivars, and growing systems 1.2 Determine materials, equipment and labour required for maintaining the vineyard 1.3 Determine consumables required for maintaining the vineyard 1.4 Check staff skills and knowledge |
2. Develop a program of vineyard practices | 2.1 Determine vineyard practices from planting out to harvest and for the annual growing season 2.2 Allocate resources 2.3 Make allowance in the program for unforeseen circumstances, damage caused by weather and new developments |
3. Implement the program | 3.1 Maintain daily workplace records and other information relevant to the vineyard program 3.2 Allocate and supervise staff 3.3 Ensure materials and equipment are used according to safe operating procedures |
4. Monitor and review the program | 4.1 Check the vineyard program against previous programs and make adjustments as necessary 4.2 Review production plans to determine and align schedule of activities 4.3 Review vineyard practices to identify opportunities for improvements in performance 4.4 Compare costs and estimates of the vineyard program with resource allocation |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
determine and organise work schedules
determine maintenance requirements for the vineyard
oversee the implementation of vineyard practices
plan and program vineyard practices
recognise wine grape varieties and cultivars
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices for overseeing vineyard practices
irrigation systems
plant nutrition practices
safe operating practices
supervision and team building
trellis and harvesting systems
vineyard practices and growing systems for grape varieties and cultivars
weed, pest and disease control practices
wine grape varieties and cultivars
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Production horticulture (PHT)