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Bench graft vines

Bench graft vines

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2001
State Code
OAM72
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate vine material, prepare cuttings, graft and undertake post-graft treatment and storage.The unit applies to individuals in wine grape nurseries who work under general supervision, with limited autonomy and accountability for their own work.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 apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to bench graft vines
  • 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, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Ensure work area meets workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Ensure materials are available to meet grafting requirements
  • 1.6 Select and prepare cuttings for grafting
  • 1.7 Check and set equipment to meet grafting specifications
2. Bench graft vines
  • 2.1 Disbud cuttings according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Bench graft cuttings according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Treat graft union according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor grafting process and equipment to ensure results are maintained within specifications
  • 2.5 Identify and address non-conformance according to workplace procedures
3. Complete bench grafting activities
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedures
  • 3.2 Pack, label and store grafted vines according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of waste according to workplace waste procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7979 FDFWGG2001A Bench graft vines Unit of competency