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Hand prune vines

Hand prune vines

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2003
State Code
OAL70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to hand prune vines using a variety of hand-operated or handheld equipment.The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with hand pruning of vines.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative, or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for hand pruning
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment relevant to the job requirements
  • 1.4 Ensure pruning equipment is ready for use according to workplace procedures
2. Hand prune vines
  • 2.1 Start and operate pruning equipment safely and according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment performance
  • 2.3 Prune vines according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify and address non-conformance according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Maintain equipment in good working order according to workplace procedures
3. Complete hand pruning operations
  • 3.1 Shut down equipment safely according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and store equipment
  • 3.3 Dispose of vine cuttings according to environmental and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7981 FDFWGG2003A Hand prune vines Unit of competency