Modification History
This Qualification supersedes and is equivalent to FDF30403 Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine).
September 2012: Replacement of superseded imported Units.
April 2012: Update of imported SUG Units to new FDFSUG Units.
Description
This Qualification covers the following wine industry operational areas:
- bottling and packaging
- cellar door sales
- cellar operations
- laboratory
- warehousing
- wine grape growing.
Testamur issued for this Qualification are to be titled ‘Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations’.
An additional descriptor in brackets after the Qualification title e.g. FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (Cellar Operations) may be added by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Any additional descriptor should reflect a minimum selection of at least nine (9) specialist Units from one of the following Unit groups:
- bottling and packaging
- cellar door sales
- cellar operations
- laboratory
- warehousing
- wine grape growing.
Job Roles The FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations targets those performing production related roles that require an application of wine industry specific skill and knowledge, including some technical and problem solving ability. This Qualification caters for specialised and multi-skilled outcomes and roles that include supervisory or team leader functions within an environment which may include wine grape growing, cellar operations, bottling and packaging, warehousing, laboratory and cellar door sales.
Those performing a purely warehousing role in the wine production industry should consider the TLI31610 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.
Those performing a purely laboratory operations role in the wine production industry should consider the MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.
Those performing a purely cellar door role in the wine production industry should consider the SIT30707 Certificate III in Hospitality.
Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.
Many Units in this Qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the Unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace, should be selected as part of this Qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:
- the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
- a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
- flexible delivery options, including on-the-job and work-based training, that support the development of competency.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the Qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification include:
- FDF20411 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
- direct entry
- relevant vocational training and/or work experience.
Pathways from the Qualification
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may undertake a FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing or other relevant Qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the wine industry for this Qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each Unit of Competency packaged in this Qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this Qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
This Qualification requires the achievement of twenty five (25) Units of Competency in accordance with the following rules.
- Seven (7) core Units of Competency
- Eighteen (18) elective Units of Competency.
Elective selection must include:
- Seven (7) Group A Wine Specialist elective Units
- Seven (7) Group B Wine Specialist elective Units.
Elective Units from Group A and Group B may be a combination of Units selected from any of the wine industry operational Unit areas listed below:
- Bottling and packaging
- Cellar door sales
- Cellar operations
- Laboratory
- Warehousing
- Wine grape growing
Four (4) remaining elective Units may be selected from:
- Group A Wine specialist Units, not previously selected
- Group B Wine specialist Units, not previously selected
- Group C General elective Units, listed below
- Any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate III level, Certificate II level (maximum 1 Unit) and Certificate IV level (maximum 1 Unit).
Prerequisite Units
Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Units identified under the Unit. Prerequisite Units count towards the total Units required for the Qualification.
CORE UNITS
Complete the following seven (7) Units.
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOHS2001A |
Participate in OHS processes |
FDFOHS3001A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
FDFOP2064A |
Provide and apply workplace information |
FDFPPL3002A |
Report on workplace performance |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
- Select a total of eighteen (18) elective Units from the following groups.
Elective Units may be selected from one specialist wine industry operational Unit area or from multiple Unit areas.
GROUP A: Wine specialist elective Units
- Select a minimum of seven (7) Units.
Bottling and packaging
FDFBP2001A |
Operate the bottle supply process |
FDFBP2002A |
Operate the carton erection process |
FDFBP2003A |
Operate the carton packing process |
FDFBP2005A |
Operate the electronic coding process |
FDFBP2009A |
Operate the bottle capsuling process |
FDFBP2011A |
Operate the palletising process |
FDFLAB2003A |
Perform basic packaging tests and inspections* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFOP2004A |
Clean and sanitise equipment |
FDFOP2011A |
Conduct routine maintenance |
FDFOP2016A |
Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers |
FDFOP2030A |
Operate a process control interface |
Cellar door sales
FDFCD2003A |
Evaluate wines (standard) |
BSBCUS201B |
Deliver a service to customers |
SIRXCCS201 |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXICT303 |
Operate retail information technology systems |
SIRXMER201 |
Merchandise products |
SIRXRSK001A |
Minimise theft |
SITHCCC001B |
Organise and prepare food * SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
SITHFAB003A |
Serve food and beverage to customers* SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
SITHFAB004A |
Provide food and beverage service* SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
SITHFAB009A |
Provide responsible service of alcohol |
SITHFAB011A |
Develop and update food and beverage knowledge |
SITHFAB012B |
Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
SITHFAB325A |
Provide specialised advice on Australian wines* SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol SITHFAB222A Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages* SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
SITTIND001B |
Develop and update tourism industry knowledge |
SITXCCS001B |
Provide visitor information |
SITXFIN001A |
Process financial transactions |
SITXOHS002A |
Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
Cellar operations
FDFCEL2001A |
Perform oak handling activities* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2002A |
Perform fermentation operations* FDFCEL2017A Prepare and make additions and finings |
FDFCEL2003A |
Operate the ion exchange process* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2004A |
Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations* FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures MSL973001A Perform basic tests |
FDFCEL2009A |
Perform first distillation (pot still brandy) operations* FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures MSL973001APerform basic tests |
FDFCEL2011A |
Perform heat exchange operations |
FDFCEL2015A |
Perform must draining operations* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2016A |
Operate the crushing process* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2018A |
Carry out inert gas handling operations |
FDFCEL2019A |
Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2020A |
Prepare and wax tanks |
FDFOP2003A |
Clean equipment in place |
Laboratory
FDFLAB2011A |
Use basic laboratory equipment |
MSL912001A |
Work within a laboratory_field workplace (induction) |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
MSL943002A |
Participate in laboratory_field workplace safety |
MSL952001A |
Collect routine site samples |
MSL952002A |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
MSL972001A |
Conduct routine site measurements |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
Warehousing
TLIA2009A |
Complete and check import/export documentation |
TLIA2021A |
Despatch stock |
TLIA3017A |
Identify products and store to specifications |
TLIA3039A |
Receive and store stock |
TLIB2009A |
Check conveyor operational status |
TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
TLID2003A |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
TLID2022A |
Conduct weighbridge operations |
TLID3011A |
Conduct specialised forklift operations |
TLIK2010A |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace |
TLIP2029A |
Prepare and process financial documents |
Wine grape growing
FDFWGG2001A |
Bench graft vines |
FDFWGG2002A |
Carry out potting operations |
FDFWGG2003A |
Hand prune vines |
FDFWGG2004A |
Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities |
FDFWGG2006A |
Obtain and process rootlings |
FDFWGG2008A |
Train vines |
FDFWGG2011A |
Install irrigation components |
FDFWGG2013A |
Deliver injection requirements |
FDFWGG2015A |
Support mechanical harvesting operations* AHCMOM202A Operate tractors FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment |
FDFWGG2016A |
Install and maintain vine trellis |
FDFWGG2017A |
Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases |
FDFWGG2019A |
Perform vertebrate pest control activities |
FDFWGG2022A |
Take and process vine cuttings |
FDFWGG2023A |
Carry out basic canopy maintenance |
FDFWGG2024A |
Pick grapes by hand |
FDFWGG2025A |
Plant vines by hand |
FDFWGG3013A |
Operate spreading and seeding equipment* AHCMOM202A Operate tractors |
AHCARB205A |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCCHM101A |
Follow basic chemical safety rules |
AHCCHM201A |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCMOM202A |
Operate tractors |
AHCPCM301A |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |
GROUP B: Wine specialist elective Units
- Select a minimum of seven (7) Units
Bottling and packaging
FDFBP2004A |
Operate the bottle sealing process |
FDFBP2006A |
Operate traditional sparkling wine processes |
FDFBP2007A |
Operate the tirage and transfer process |
FDFBP2008A |
Perform packaging equipment changeover |
FDFBP3001A |
Operate the bottle filling process |
FDFBP3002A |
Operate the labelling process |
FDFBP3003A |
Operate the softpack filling process |
FDFOP3002A |
Set up a production or packaging line for operation |
FDFOP3004A |
Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system |
FDFTEC4008A |
Apply principles of food packaging |
Cellar door sales
FDFCD2001A |
Conduct winery and/or site tours* FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information* SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers |
FDFCD2002A |
Promote wine tourism information* SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers |
FDFCD2004A |
Perform cellar door stock control procedures FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) |
FDFCD2005A |
Sell cellar door products and services* FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol |
FDFCD2006A |
Conduct a standard product tasting* FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol |
FDFCD3001A |
Evaluate wines (advanced)* FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) |
FDFCD3002A |
Conduct a specialised product tasting* FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard) FDFCD2006A Conduct a standard product tasting SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol |
FDFCD3003A |
Coordinate winery hospitality activities* SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers |
SIRXCCS202 |
Interact with customers |
SIRXCCS304 |
Coordinate interaction with customers |
SIRXFIN201 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXICT303 |
Operate retail information technology systems |
SIRXMPR006A |
Manage promotional activities |
SITHFAB326A |
Provide specialised advice on imported wines* SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol SITHFAB222A Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages* SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
Cellar operations
FDFCEL2005A |
Operate the pressing process* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2006A |
Operate clarification by separation (centrifugation) process* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2007A |
Prepare and monitor wine cultures * FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2008A |
Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations* FDFCEL2004A Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations* FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures MSL973001A Perform basic tests |
FDFCEL2010A |
Operate the fine filtration process |
FDFCEL2012A |
Handle spirits* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2013A |
Operate the pressure leaf filtration process* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2014A |
Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL2017A |
Prepare and make additions and finings |
FDFCEL3001A |
Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations* FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures MSL973001A Perform basic tests |
FDFCEL3002A |
Operate the continuous clarification by separation (flotation) process* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL3003A |
Operate the concentration process* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL3004A |
Perform de-aromatising, de-alcoholising or de-sulphuring operations* FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations |
FDFCEL3005A |
Perform rectification (continuous still) operations* FDFCEL2004A Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations* FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits* FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures MSL973001A Perform basic tests |
FDFOP3003A |
Operate interrelated processes in a production system |
Laboratory
FDFLAB2001A |
Perform basic analytical tests* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2002A |
Perform basic microbiological tests* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2004A |
Prepare laboratory solutions and stains* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2005A |
Prepare and pour culture media* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2006A |
Record laboratory data |
FDFLAB2007A |
Standardise laboratory solutions* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2008A |
Analyse laboratory data* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data |
FDFLAB2009A |
Perform packaging quality control procedures* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2010A |
Prepare product or show samples* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB2012A |
Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB3001A |
Use computer technology for laboratory applications* FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data |
FDFLAB3002A |
Perform non-routine or specialised tests* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data, and at least one of the following: FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB3003A |
Perform routine troubleshooting procedures* FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data and at least one of the following: FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB3004A |
Check and maintain readiness of wine testing equipment* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data and at least one of the following: FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
FDFLAB3005A |
Perform instrumental tests or procedures on wine samples* FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data and at least one of the following: FDFLAB2001A Perform basic analytical tests* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2002A Perform basic microbiological tests* FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment OR FDFLAB2009A Perform packaging quality control procedures* FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment |
Warehousing
TLIA3010A |
Coordinate goods to bond premises |
TLIA3015A |
Complete receival/despatch documentation |
TLIA3016A |
Use inventory systems to organise stock control |
TLIA3018A |
Organise despatch operations |
TLIA3019A |
Organise receival operations |
TLIA3024A |
Organise warehouse records operations |
TLIA3026A |
Monitor storage facilities |
TLIA3038A |
Control and order stock |
Wine grape growing
FDFWGG2005A |
Maintain callusing environment |
FDFWGG2007A |
Tend containerised nursery plants |
FDFWGG2009A |
Operate specialised canopy management equipment* AHCMOM202A Operate tractors |
FDFWGG2010A |
Field graft vines |
FDFWGG2012A |
Identify and treat nursery plant disorders |
FDFWGG2014A |
Operate the irrigation system |
FDFWGG2018A |
Operate vineyard equipment |
FDFWGG2020A |
Carry out hot water treatment |
FDFWGG2021A |
Operate nursery cold storage facilities |
FDFWGG3001A |
Apply chemicals and biological agents |
FDFWGG3002A |
Coordinate canopy management activities |
FDFWGG3003A |
Coordinate crop harvesting activities* FDFWGG2024A Pick grapes by hand |
FDFWGG3004A |
Coordinate nursery activities* FDFWGG2002A Carry out potting operations FDFWGG2006A Obtain and process rootlings FDFWGG2012A Identify and treat nursery plant disorders FDFWGG3009A Monitor and maintain nursery plants* FDFWGG2007A Tend containerised plants |
FDFWGG3005A |
Perform field nursery activities |
FDFWGG3006A |
Coordinate hand pruning activities* FDFWGG2003A Hand prune vines |
FDFWGG3007A |
Implement an irrigation schedule* FDFWGG2014A Operate the irrigation system |
FDFWGG3008A |
Operate a mechanical harvester |
FDFWGG3009A |
Monitor and maintain nursery plants* FDFWGG2007A Tend containerised plants FDFWGG2012A Identify and treat nursery plant disorders |
FDFWGG3010A |
Implement a soil management program* FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment FDFWGG3001A Apply chemicals and biological agents |
FDFWGG3011A |
Perform shed nursery activities |
FDFWGG3012A |
Monitor and control vine disorders and damage |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
AHCPGD301A |
Implement a plant establishment program |
GROUP C: General elective Units
- Select a maximum of four (4) Units.
FDFFS3001A |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOP2005A |
Work in a socially diverse environment |
FDFOP2013A |
Apply sampling procedures |
FDFOP2065A |
Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries* FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes |
FDFPPL3001A |
Participate in improvement processes |
FDFPPL3004A |
Lead work teams and groups |
FDFPPL3005A |
Participate in an audit process* FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
FDFSUG218A |
Operate a boiler - basic |
FDFSUG222A |
Operate a waste water treatment system |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedurs |
FDFTEC3002A |
Implement the pest prevention program |
FDFWIN2001A |
Perform effectively in a wine industry workplace |
FDFWIN2002A |
Identify and control risks in own work |
BSBINT303B |
Organise the importing and exporting of goods |
MSS402001A |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
MSS402021A |
Apply Just in Time procedures |
MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
MSS402040A |
Apply 5S procedures |
MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
MSACMT270A |
Use sustainable energy practices |
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
MSS402081A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL404A |
Mentor in the workplace |