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Produce trellis dried grapes

Produce trellis dried grapes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT222
State Code
OCT72
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce trellis dried grapes, including summer pruning, emulsion application, crown bunch removal, harvesting and post-harvest drying.The unit applies to individuals who produce trellis dried grapes under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Summer prune grape crop for trellis drying
  • 1.1 Reduce leaf coverage on fruiting canes to assist cutting, emulsion application and drying
  • 1.2 Cut canes according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Leave replacement canes intact and undamaged to ensure next year fruiting
  • 1.4 Spray grapes requiring emulsion treatment to ensure full and complete coverage
2. Prepare for harvesting trellis dried grapes
  • 2.1 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 2.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to the task and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and hang uncut grapes and cut crown bunches on trellis without causing damage for drying or removal
  • 2.4 Sample crop and test for moisture content and fruit maturity
  • 2.5 Select harvest tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to harvesting operations
  • 2.6 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment
3. Harvest trellis dried grapes
  • 3.1 Operate harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment according to workplace requirements in a safe manner and at speeds to suit crop conditions
  • 3.2 Maximise crop quality by implementing and maintaining standards that meet processor and workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Remove, store and treat full bulk bins as soon as possible to minimise deterioration of crop quality
  • 3.4 Clean and return harvest tools, equipment and machinery to required location
4. Carry out post-harvest 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 return to bulk bins after appropriate cool down has occurred
  • 4.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Report harvest and post-harvest activities to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ23 AHCPHT209 Produce trellis dried grapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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