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Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
FDF30411
State Code:
D684
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0199 - Other Natural And Physical Sciences
Original TGA Release Date
06/09/2012
Approved Date
27/08/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
975
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6756 AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision 30 Unit of competency
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WD947 SIRXCCS201 Apply point-of-sale handling procedures 20 Unit of competency
S7979 FDFWGG2001A Bench graft vines 60 Unit of competency
S8001 FDFWGG2023A Carry out basic canopy maintenance 20 Unit of competency
S7890 FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations 20 Unit of competency
S7980 FDFWGG2002A Carry out potting operations 20 Unit of competency
S7891 FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations 20 Unit of competency
D4949 TLIB2009A Check conveyor operational status 20 Unit of competency
D4592 FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment 20 Unit of competency
D4591 FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place 30 Unit of competency
WA692 MSL952001A Collect routine site samples 20 Unit of competency
D4885 TLIA2009A Complete and check import/export documentation 40 Unit of competency
D4599 FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WA704 MSL972001A Conduct routine site measurements 40 Unit of competency
D5076 TLID3011A Conduct specialised forklift operations 40 Unit of competency
D5073 TLID2022A Conduct weighbridge operations 20 Unit of competency
S8071 BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
S7991 FDFWGG2013A Deliver injection requirements 20 Unit of competency
D4891 TLIA2021A Despatch stock 20 Unit of competency
S6392 SITHFAB011A Develop and update food and beverage knowledge 40 Unit of competency
WB952 SITTIND001B Develop and update tourism industry knowledge 25 Unit of competency
S7866 FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) 40 Unit of competency
D6755 AHCCHM101A Follow basic chemical safety rules 30 Unit of competency
S6732 SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15 Unit of competency
S7981 FDFWGG2003A Hand prune vines 40 Unit of competency
WA693 MSL952002A Handle and transport samples or equipment 40 Unit of competency
D5063 TLID2003A Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
D4908 TLIA3017A Identify products and store to specifications 40 Unit of competency
D7146 AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program 30 Unit of competency
S7994 FDFWGG2016A Install and maintain vine trellis 20 Unit of competency
S7989 FDFWGG2011A Install irrigation components 20 Unit of competency
WD969 SIRXMER201 Merchandise products 35 Unit of competency
S6187 SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft 20 Unit of competency
S7984 FDFWGG2006A Obtain and process rootlings 20 Unit of competency
D5066 TLID2010A Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
D4618 FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface 35 Unit of competency
D6652 AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws 35 Unit of competency
WD963 SIRXICT303 Operate retail information technology systems 35 Unit of competency
S8016 FDFWGG3013A Operate spreading and seeding equipment 20 Unit of competency
S7858 FDFBP2009A Operate the bottle capsuling process 20 Unit of competency
S7850 FDFBP2001A Operate the bottle supply process 20 Unit of competency
S7851 FDFBP2002A Operate the carton erection process 20 Unit of competency
S7852 FDFBP2003A Operate the carton packing process 20 Unit of competency
S7888 FDFCEL2016A Operate the crushing process 40 Unit of competency
S7854 FDFBP2005A Operate the electronic coding process 20 Unit of competency
S7875 FDFCEL2003A Operate the ion exchange process 20 Unit of competency
S7860 FDFBP2011A Operate the palletising process 20 Unit of competency
D7005 AHCMOM202A Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
WB936 SITHCCC001B Organise and prepare food 20 Unit of competency
WA689 MSL943002A Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
S7953 FDFLAB2003A Perform basic packaging tests and inspections 40 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
S7874 FDFCEL2002A Perform fermentation operations 30 Unit of competency
S7881 FDFCEL2009A Perform first distillation (pot still brandy) operations 20 Unit of competency
S7883 FDFCEL2011A Perform heat exchange operations 20 Unit of competency
S7887 FDFCEL2015A Perform must draining operations 20 Unit of competency
S7873 FDFCEL2001A Perform oak handling activities 20 Unit of competency
S7876 FDFCEL2004A Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations 20 Unit of competency
S7997 FDFWGG2019A Perform vertebrate pest control activities 20 Unit of competency
S8002 FDFWGG2024A Pick grapes by hand 20 Unit of competency
S8003 FDFWGG2025A Plant vines by hand 20 Unit of competency
D5283 TLIP2029A Prepare and process financial documents 30 Unit of competency
WB927 SITHFAB012B Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30 Unit of competency
S7892 FDFCEL2020A Prepare and wax tanks 20 Unit of competency
S6520 SITXFIN001A Process financial transactions 30 Unit of competency
S6385 SITHFAB004A Provide food and beverage service 110 Unit of competency
S6390 SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol 10 Unit of competency
WA613 SITHFAB325A Provide specialised advice on Australian wines 35 Unit of competency
WA620 SITXCCS001B Provide visitor information 20 Unit of competency
D4915 TLIA3039A Receive and store stock 40 Unit of competency
S7995 FDFWGG2017A Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases 20 Unit of competency
WA670 MSL922001A Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
D7245 AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results 30 Unit of competency
S6384 SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers 110 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
S7993 FDFWGG2015A Support mechanical harvesting operations 20 Unit of competency
S8000 FDFWGG2022A Take and process vine cuttings 20 Unit of competency
S7986 FDFWGG2008A Train vines 20 Unit of competency
S7982 FDFWGG2004A Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities 20 Unit of competency
S7961 FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment 25 Unit of competency
D5190 TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
D4604 FDFOP2016A Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers 30 Unit of competency
WA659 MSL912001A Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction) 40 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7958 FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data 40 Unit of competency
S8004 FDFWGG3001A Apply chemicals and biological agents 20 Unit of competency
D4745 FDFTEC4008A Apply principles of food packaging 45 Unit of competency
WD960 SIRXFIN201 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal 20 Unit of competency
S7998 FDFWGG2020A Carry out hot water treatment 40 Unit of competency
S7966 FDFLAB3004A Check and maintain readiness of wine testing equipment 30 Unit of competency
D4906 TLIA3015A Complete receival/despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
S7871 FDFCD3002A Conduct a specialised product tasting 20 Unit of competency
S7869 FDFCD2006A Conduct a standard product tasting 50 Unit of competency
S7864 FDFCD2001A Conduct winery and or site tours 30 Unit of competency
D4914 TLIA3038A Control and order stock 40 Unit of competency
S8005 FDFWGG3002A Coordinate canopy management activities 40 Unit of competency
S8006 FDFWGG3003A Coordinate crop harvesting activities 20 Unit of competency
D4905 TLIA3010A Coordinate goods to bond premises 20 Unit of competency
S8009 FDFWGG3006A Coordinate hand pruning activities 40 Unit of competency
WD950 SIRXCCS304 Coordinate interaction with customers 35 Unit of competency
S8007 FDFWGG3004A Coordinate nursery activities 40 Unit of competency
S7872 FDFCD3003A Coordinate winery hospitality activities 40 Unit of competency
S7870 FDFCD3001A Evaluate wines (advanced) 30 Unit of competency
S7988 FDFWGG2010A Field graft vines 40 Unit of competency
S7884 FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits 40 Unit of competency
S7990 FDFWGG2012A Identify and treat nursery plant disorders 40 Unit of competency
D7109 AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program 30 Unit of competency
S8013 FDFWGG3010A Implement a soil management program 20 Unit of competency
S8010 FDFWGG3007A Implement an irrigation schedule 40 Unit of competency
WD948 SIRXCCS202 Interact with customers 35 Unit of competency
S7962 FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment 40 Unit of competency
S7983 FDFWGG2005A Maintain callusing envrionment 40 Unit of competency
S6165 SIRXMPR006A Manage promotional activities 40 Unit of competency
S8015 FDFWGG3012A Monitor and control vine disorders and damage 60 Unit of competency
S8012 FDFWGG3009A Monitor and maintain nursery plants 40 Unit of competency
D4913 TLIA3026A Monitor storage facilities 30 Unit of competency
S8011 FDFWGG3008A Operate a mechanical harvester 40 Unit of competency
S7878 FDFCEL2006A Operate clarification by separation (centrifugation) process 30 Unit of competency
D4656 FDFOP3004A Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system 60 Unit of competency
D4655 FDFOP3003A Operate interrelated processes in a production system 60 Unit of competency
S7999 FDFWGG2021A Operate nursery cold storage facilities 40 Unit of competency
WD963 SIRXICT303 Operate retail information technology systems 35 Unit of competency
S7987 FDFWGG2009A Operate specialised canopy management equipment 40 Unit of competency
S7861 FDFBP3001A Operate the bottle filling process 60 Unit of competency
S7853 FDFBP2004A Operate the bottle sealing process 40 Unit of competency
S7895 FDFCEL3003A Operate the concentration process 40 Unit of competency
S7894 FDFCEL3002A Operate the continuous clarification by seperation (flotation) process 40 Unit of competency
S7882 FDFCEL2010A Operate the fine filtration process 40 Unit of competency
S7992 FDFWGG2014A Operate the irrigation system 40 Unit of competency
S7862 FDFBP3002A Operate the labelling process 60 Unit of competency
S7877 FDFCEL2005A Operate the pressing process 40 Unit of competency
S7885 FDFCEL2013A Operate the pressure leaf filtration process 30 Unit of competency
S7886 FDFCEL2014A Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process 25 Unit of competency
S7863 FDFBP3003A Operate the softpack filling process 60 Unit of competency
S7856 FDFBP2007A Operate the tirage and transfer process 40 Unit of competency
S7855 FDFBP2006A Operate traditional sparkling wine processes 40 Unit of competency
S7996 FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment 40 Unit of competency
D4909 TLIA3018A Organise despatch operations 40 Unit of competency
D4910 TLIA3019A Organise receival operations 40 Unit of competency
D4912 TLIA3024A Organise warehouse records operations 30 Unit of competency
S7951 FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests 30 Unit of competency
S7952 FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests 40 Unit of competency
S7867 FDFCD2004A Perform cellar door stock control procedure 20 Unit of competency
S7896 FDFCEL3004A Perform de-aromatising, de-alcoholising or de-sulphuring operations 40 Unit of competency
S7880 FDFCEL2008A Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations 40 Unit of competency
S8008 FDFWGG3005A Perform field nursery activities 40 Unit of competency
S7967 FDFLAB3005A Perform instrumental tests or procedures on wine samples 40 Unit of competency
S7964 FDFLAB3002A Perform non-routine or specialised tests 60 Unit of competency
S7857 FDFBP2008A Perform packaging equipment changeover 60 Unit of competency
S7959 FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality contol procedures 60 Unit of competency
S7897 FDFCEL3005A Perform rectification (continuous still) operations 60 Unit of competency
S7965 FDFLAB3003A Perform routine troubleshooting procedures 40 Unit of competency
S7893 FDFCEL3001A Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations 40 Unit of competency
S8014 FDFWGG3011A Perform shed nursery activities 40 Unit of competency
D6759 AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals 35 Unit of competency
S7889 FDFCEL2017A Prepare and make additions and finings 30 Unit of competency
S7879 FDFCEL2007A Prepare and monitor wine cultures 40 Unit of competency
S7955 FDFLAB2005A Prepare and pour culture media 20 Unit of competency
S7954 FDFLAB2004A Prepare laboratory solutions and stains 40 Unit of competency
S7960 FDFLAB2010A Prepare product or show samples 60 Unit of competency
S7865 FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information 60 Unit of competency
WA614 SITHFAB326A Provide specialised advice on imported wines 35 Unit of competency
S7956 FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data 40 Unit of competency
S7868 FDFCD2005A Sell cellar door products and services 45 Unit of competency
D4654 FDFOP3002A Set up a production or packaging line for operation 45 Unit of competency
S7957 FDFLAB2007A Standardise laboratory solutions 40 Unit of competency
S7985 FDFWGG2007A Tend containerised nursery plants 40 Unit of competency
D6760 AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals 10 Unit of competency
S7963 FDFLAB3001A Use computer technology for laboratory applications 60 Unit of competency
D4907 TLIA3016A Use inventory systems to organise stock control 30 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
WD500 MSS402021A Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
D4601 FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures 20 Unit of competency
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
WD512 MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
S8020 FDFWIN2002A Identify and control risks in own work 20 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D4736 FDFTEC3002A Implement the pest prevention program 40 Unit of competency
WD502 MSS402031A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
D4663 FDFPPL3004A Lead work teams and groups 40 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
WD505 MSS402050A Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
D4538 FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs 90 Unit of competency
WD848 FDFSUG218A Operate a boiler - basic 60 Unit of competency
WD852 FDFSUG222A Operate a waste water treatment system 40 Unit of competency
D0765 BSBINT303B Organise the importing and exporting of goods 40 Unit of competency
D4735 FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team 50 Unit of competency
D4664 FDFPPL3005A Participate in an audit process 35 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
D4660 FDFPPL3001A Participate in improvement processes 45 Unit of competency
S8019 FDFWIN2001A Perform effectively in a wine industry workplace 40 Unit of competency
S7787 TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes 20 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
D4593 FDFOP2005A Work in a socially diverse environment 30 Unit of competency
S7968 FDFOP2065A Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries 30 Unit of competency
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
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07830) FOOD PROCESSING (WINE) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship