FBPVIT2003 Hand prune vines

Release: 1

FBPVIT2003 Hand prune vines

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to hand prune vines using a variety of hand-operated or handheld equipment.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with hand pruning of vines.

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 are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Viticulture (VIT)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for hand pruning	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 and fit personal protective equipment relevant to the job requirements 1.4 Ensure pruning equipment is ready for use according to workplace procedures
2. Hand prune vines	2.1 Start and operate pruning equipment safely and according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment performance 2.3 Prune vines according to workplace procedures 2.4 Identify and address non-conformance according to workplace procedures 2.5 Maintain equipment in good working order according to workplace procedures
3. Complete hand pruning operations	3.1 Shut down equipment safely according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean and store equipment 3.3 Dispose of vine cuttings according to environmental and workplace procedures 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Reading	Comprehend information from a variety of workplace documents
Oral Communication	Converse clearly to confirm job requirements and seek assistance where required
Navigate the world of work	Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Follow clear instructions within defined level of responsibility
Get the work done	Respond to routine problems by referring to workplace procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
FBPVIT2003 Hand prune vines	FDFWGG2003A Hand prune vines	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Code changed to reflect industry sector Minor changes to Elements and Performance Criteria for clarity	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4