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Obtain and process rootlings

Obtain and process rootlings

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2006
State Code
OAO05
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 dig and process vine rootlings.The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with obtaining and processing rootlings. 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 apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to process rootlings
  • 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 appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Clean and sanitise facilities to minimise risk of contamination according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Check, maintain and set equipment to meet job requirements
2. Obtain rootlings
  • 2.1 Check requirements for rootlings from field nurseries, sand beds or callusing against workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Dig rootlings from field nurseries using tractor-mounted or trailed digging machines or hand-held tools according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Obtain rootlings from sand beds or callusing room according to workplace procedures
3. Process rootlings
  • 3.1 Treat and bundle rootlings according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Grade, label, pack and store bundles according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Collect and dispose of waste according to waste management procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and address non-conformances
4. Prepare rootlings for dispatch
  • 4.1 Prepare and pack rootlings for dispatch according to job requirements
  • 4.2 Load and check orders for dispatch according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7984 FDFWGG2006A Obtain and process rootlings Unit of competency