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Produce trellis dried grapes

Produce trellis dried grapes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT209
State Code
BAQ23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a trellis-dried grape system in a viticulture production environment. It applies to vineyard workers who perform summer pruning and crown bunch removal, emulsion application, harvest and post-harvest drying.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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. Summer prune a grape crop for trellis drying
  • 1.1 Reduce leaf coverage on fruiting canes to assist cutting, emulsion application and drying
  • 1.2 Cut canes in accordance with enterprise standards
  • 1.3 Leave replacement canes intact and undamaged to ensure next year’s fruiting
  • 1.4 Spray grapes requiring emulsion treatment to ensure full and complete coverage
2. Prepare for harvesting trellis dried grapes
  • 2.1 Identify uncut grapes, cut crown bunches and hung them on trellis without causing damage for drying or removal
  • 2.2 Sample crop and test for moisture content and readiness to harvest
  • 2.3 Select and check harvest tools, equipment and machinery
  • 2.4 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Harvest trellis dried grapes
  • 3.1 Operate harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment in a safe manner and at speeds to suit crop conditions
  • 3.2 Maximise the quality of the crop by implementing and maintaining standards that meet processor and enterprise requirements
  • 3.3 Remove, store and treat full bulk bins as soon as possible to minimise deterioration of crop quality
  • 3.4 Clean harvest tools, equipment and machinery of pests and other contaminants to maintain crop quality
  • 3.5 Recognise and control risks to self, others and the environment
4. Carry out postharvest drying
  • 4.1 Select and check drying tools, equipment and machinery
  • 4.2 Carry out post-harvest drying as directed to meet processor requirements
  • 4.3 Monitor moisture and temperature of crop during drying and returned to bulk bins after appropriate cool down has occurred
  • 4.4 Identify and report tool, equipment and machinery malfunctions, faults, irregular performance, damage and the need for corrective action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG064 AHCPHT209A Produce trellis dried grapes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT72 AHCPHT222 Produce trellis dried grapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW5 AHC20316 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification