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Oversee vineyard practices

Oversee vineyard practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT413
State Code
OCS38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to define vineyard requirements, develop and implement a program of vineyard practices, and monitor and review the growing program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to overseeing vineyard practices. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the requirements of the vineyard
  • 1.1 Identify range of grape varieties and cultivars, and vineyard growing systems according to requirements
  • 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 of vineyard practices according to requirements
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 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.3 Consider the environmental implications of the vineyard program
  • 2.4 Identify and allocate resources required to meet vineyard program requirements
  • 2.5 Make allowance in the program for unforeseen circumstances, damage caused by weather and new developments
  • 2.6 Document the vineyard growing program
3. Implement the program
  • 3.1 Communicate the vineyard growing program and activities to staff
  • 3.2 Maintain daily workplace records and other information relevant to the vineyard growing program
  • 3.3 Monitor work to ensure materials and equipment are used according to workplace procedures
4. Monitor and review the program
  • 4.1 Compare vineyard growing program against previous programs, and make adjustments as necessary
  • 4.2 Review production plans to determine and align schedule of activities
  • 4.3 Compare vineyard growing program estimates against resource allocation costs
  • 4.4 Review vineyard practices and growing program to identify opportunities for improvements in performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP74 AHCPHT408 Oversee vineyard practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJS6 AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture Qualification
BGH3 AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture Qualification