Unit of competency Outline
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Produce trellis dried grapes
Produce trellis dried grapes
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT209A
AHCPHT209A
State Code
WG064
WG064
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/08/2013
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
19/08/2013
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a trellis dried grape system in a viticulture production environment including the ability to comply with processor quality standards and requirements, follow work plans, have a sound knowledge of workplace safety and comply with enterprise requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Summer prune a grape crop for trellis drying
- 1.1 Leaf coverage on fruiting canes is reduced to assist cutting, emulsion application and drying
- 1.2 Canes are cut in accordance with enterprise standards
- 1.3 Replacement canes are left intact and undamaged to ensure next year’s fruiting
- 1.4 Grapes requiring emulsion treatment are sprayed to ensure full and complete coverage
2. Prepare for harvesting trellis dried grapes
- 2.1 Uncut grapes are identified, crown bunches cut and hung on trellis without damage for drying or removed
- 2.2 Crop is sampled and tested for moisture content and readiness to harvest
- 2.3 Harvest tools, equipment and machinery are selected and checked
- 2.4 Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored
3. Harvest trellis dried grapes
- 3.1 Harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment is operated in a safe manner and at speeds to suit crop conditions
- 3.2 Quality of the crop is maximised by implementing and maintaining standards that meet processor and enterprise requirements
- 3.3 Full bulk bins are removed, stored and treated as soon as possible to minimise deterioration of crop quality
- 3.4 Harvest tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned of pests and other contaminants to maintain crop quality
- 3.5 Risks to self, others and the environment are recognised and controlled
4. Carry out postharvest drying
- 4.1 Drying tools, equipment and machinery are selected and checked
- 4.2 Post-harvest drying is undertaken as directed to meet processor requirements
- 4.3 Moisture and temperature of crop are monitored during drying and returned to bulk bins after appropriate cool down has occurred
- 4.4 Tool, equipment and machinery malfunctions, faults, irregular performance, damage and the need for corrective action are identified and reported
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Grape varieties include:
sultanas
currants
Sunmuscats
other grape varieties suitable for trellis drying
Trellis drying methods include:
emulsion treated
naturals
Property characteristics include:
terrain
type of trellis system
water accessibility
irrigation
machinery access
level of mechanisation
property design/layout
soil types
crop yield
Seasonal conditions include:
humidity
temperature
rainfall
Grape varieties include:
sultanas
currants
Sunmuscats
other grape varieties suitable for trellis drying
Trellis drying methods include:
emulsion treated
naturals
Property characteristics include:
terrain
type of trellis system
water accessibility
irrigation
machinery access
level of mechanisation
property design/layout
soil types
crop yield
Seasonal conditions include:
humidity
temperature
rainfall
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and includes achievement of the following:
undertake summer pruning and crown bunch removal
carry-out harvest and post-harvest drying
follow work plans
comply with processor quality standards and requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the AHC10 Training Package and can be assessed holistically with other units
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access, interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and includes achievement of the following:
undertake summer pruning and crown bunch removal
carry-out harvest and post-harvest drying
follow work plans
comply with processor quality standards and requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the AHC10 Training Package and can be assessed holistically with other units
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access, interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ23 | AHCPHT209 | Produce trellis dried grapes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |