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Carry out basic canopy maintenance

Carry out basic canopy maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2015
State Code
OAN00
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic wine grapevine canopy maintenance using manual and motorised equipment.The unit applies to individuals who follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with the maintenance of grapevine canopies.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and 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 carry out basic canopy maintenance activities
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm equipment is ready for use according to workplace procedures.
2. Position the vine canopy
  • 2.1 Operate equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Remove unwanted growth according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Position vine shoots according to workplace procedures
3. Control exposure of crop to sunlight
  • 3.1 Apply sunlight control measures according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures
4. Complete canopy maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Shut down equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Dispose of vine cuttings according to environmental and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8001 FDFWGG2023A Carry out basic canopy maintenance Unit of competency