Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:18 AM AWST
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Implement a soil management program
Implement a soil management program
Unit of competency
National Code
FDFWGG3010A
FDFWGG3010A
State Code
S8013
S8013
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This specialist unit has been developed for the wine grape growing stream of the wine sector. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor soil requirements and implement and evaluate a soil management program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor vineyard soil management requirements
- 1.1 Vineyard soil is monitored according to workplace procedures
- 1.2 Results are interpreted correctly
- 1.3 Appropriate soil management activities are identified and recommended
2. Implement soil management program
- 2.1 Resources are coordinated and personnel briefed to deliver requirements
- 2.2 Agreed soil management program is implemented
3. Evaluate effectiveness of soil management activities
- 3.1 Vineyard is monitored to evaluate effectiveness of activities
- 3.2 Surrounding areas are monitored to evaluate environmental impact of soil management activities
4. Record information
- 4.1 Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
soil management programs
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal directions from manager or supervisor
Monitoring activities
Monitoring activities may include:
drainage
soil moisture, pH and texture
watertable levels
rainfall
vine and soil nutrient deficiencies
weeds
air temperatures
Area management
Area managed may not be limited to the area under vines. Adjacent or ecologically linked landscapes may require management or consideration, and may include:
woodlots
seepage areas
waterways
landcare sites
revegetation sites
windbreaks
neighbouring vineyards and other primary production
Soil management activities
Soil management activities may include, but are not limited to:
the addition of ameliorants and fertilisers
cover cropping
mulching
cultivating
slashing
tilling
ploughing
weeding
spraying
frost management
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
soil management programs
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal directions from manager or supervisor
Monitoring activities
Monitoring activities may include:
drainage
soil moisture, pH and texture
watertable levels
rainfall
vine and soil nutrient deficiencies
weeds
air temperatures
Area management
Area managed may not be limited to the area under vines. Adjacent or ecologically linked landscapes may require management or consideration, and may include:
woodlots
seepage areas
waterways
landcare sites
revegetation sites
windbreaks
neighbouring vineyards and other primary production
Soil management activities
Soil management activities may include, but are not limited to:
the addition of ameliorants and fertilisers
cover cropping
mulching
cultivating
slashing
tilling
ploughing
weeding
spraying
frost management
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
soil management programs
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal directions from manager or supervisor
Monitoring activities
Monitoring activities may include:
drainage
soil moisture, pH and texture
watertable levels
rainfall
vine and soil nutrient deficiencies
weeds
air temperatures
Area management
Area managed may not be limited to the area under vines. Adjacent or ecologically linked landscapes may require management or consideration, and may include:
woodlots
seepage areas
waterways
landcare sites
revegetation sites
windbreaks
neighbouring vineyards and other primary production
Soil management activities
Soil management activities may include, but are not limited to:
the addition of ameliorants and fertilisers
cover cropping
mulching
cultivating
slashing
tilling
ploughing
weeding
spraying
frost management
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
soil management programs
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal directions from manager or supervisor
Monitoring activities
Monitoring activities may include:
drainage
soil moisture, pH and texture
watertable levels
rainfall
vine and soil nutrient deficiencies
weeds
air temperatures
Area management
Area managed may not be limited to the area under vines. Adjacent or ecologically linked landscapes may require management or consideration, and may include:
woodlots
seepage areas
waterways
landcare sites
revegetation sites
windbreaks
neighbouring vineyards and other primary production
Soil management activities
Soil management activities may include, but are not limited to:
the addition of ameliorants and fertilisers
cover cropping
mulching
cultivating
slashing
tilling
ploughing
weeding
spraying
frost management
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0940 | FDFWGGSMPB | Implement a soil management program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAN02 | FBPVIT3010 | Implement a soil management program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF3 | AHC33416 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |
| J269 | AHC33412 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |
| D684 | FDF30411 | Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations | Qualification |