Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Equipment
Equipment may include:
electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic or hand secateurs
knives
bare hands
petrol air compressors
Unwanted growth
Unwanted growth may include:
suckers
water shoots
congested shoots
excessive bunches
Vine canopy management
Vine canopy management may include:
minimal pruning
foliage wires
trellis systems
Control measures
Control measures may include:
leaf removal
shoot removal
applying or removing shade cloth
lifting and lowering of foliage wires
positioning shoots
trimming shoots
bunch thinning
Confirming equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves:
checking that all safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and equipment is operational
Problems and anomalies
Problems and anomalies may include:
signs of common diseases and pests
mechanical damage
irrigation problems
trellis damage
frost and wind damage

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective clothing and equipment
select and confirm availability of equipment and prepare according to instructions
identify and follow instructions for canopy maintenance
position vine shoots correctly, including removal of unwanted growth
use equipment according to OHS procedures and workplace instructions
implement measures to control exposure of canopy to sunlight according to instructions
report problems and anomalies with vines or equipment
correctly shut down and store equipment
dispose of waste according to instructions
complete workplace records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.