Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
FDF30411
D684
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
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.
- 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
- a maximum of four (4) units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate III level, Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit) and Certificate IV l
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4651 | FDFOP2063A | Apply quality systems and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4575 | FDFOHS3001A | Contribute to OHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4537 | FDFFS2001A | Implement the food safety program and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4574 | FDFOHS2001A | Participate in OHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4652 | FDFOP2064A | Provide and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4661 | FDFPPL3002A | Report on workplace performance | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Wine Specialsit Elective Units
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Wine Specialist Elective Units
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W013 | FDF30403 | Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF5 | FBP30918 | Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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