This Qualification requires the achievement of Units of Competency in accordance with the following rules.
core Units of Competency
elective Units of Competency.
Group A Wine Specialist elective Units
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
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).
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.
Complete the following Units.
FDFFS2001A
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Implement the food safety program and procedures
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FDFOHS2001A
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Participate in OHS processes
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FDFOHS3001A
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Contribute to OHS processes
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FDFOP2063A
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Apply quality systems and procedures
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FDFOP2064A
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Provide and apply workplace information
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FDFPPL3002A
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Report on workplace performance
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MSAENV272B
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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Select a total of elective Units from the following groups.
Elective Units may be selected from one specialist wine industry operational Unit area or from multiple Unit areas.
Select a minimum of Units.
FDFBP2001A
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Operate the bottle supply process
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FDFBP2002A
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Operate the carton erection process
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FDFBP2003A
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Operate the carton packing process
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FDFBP2005A
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Operate the electronic coding process
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FDFBP2009A
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Operate the bottle capsuling process
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FDFBP2011A
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Operate the palletising process
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FDFLAB2003A
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Perform basic packaging tests and inspections*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFOP2004A
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Clean and sanitise equipment
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FDFOP2011A
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Conduct routine maintenance
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FDFOP2016A
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Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers
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FDFOP2030A
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Operate a process control interface
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FDFCD2003A
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Evaluate wines (standard)
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BSBCUS201B
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Deliver a service to customers
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SIRXCCS201
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Apply point-of-sale handling procedures
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SIRXICT303
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Operate retail information technology systems
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SIRXMER201
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Merchandise products
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SIRXRSK001A
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Minimise theft
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SITHCCC001B
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Organise and prepare food *
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
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SITHFAB003A
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Serve food and beverage to customers*
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
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SITHFAB004A
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Provide food and beverage service*
SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
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SITHFAB009A
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Provide responsible service of alcohol
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SITHFAB011A
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Develop and update food and beverage knowledge
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SITHFAB012B
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Prepare and serve espresso coffee
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SITHFAB325A
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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
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SITTIND001B
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Develop and update tourism industry knowledge
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SITXCCS001B
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Provide visitor information
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SITXFIN001A
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Process financial transactions
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SITXOHS002A
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Follow workplace hygiene procedures
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FDFCEL2001A
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Perform oak handling activities*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2002A
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Perform fermentation operations*
FDFCEL2017A Prepare and make additions and finings
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FDFCEL2003A
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Operate the ion exchange process*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2004A
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Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations*
FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment
FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures
MSL973001A Perform basic tests
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FDFCEL2009A
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Perform first distillation (pot still brandy) operations*
FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures
MSL973001A
Perform basic tests
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FDFCEL2011A
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Perform heat exchange operations
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FDFCEL2015A
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Perform must draining operations*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2016A
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Operate the crushing process*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2018A
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Carry out inert gas handling operations
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FDFCEL2019A
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Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2020A
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Prepare and wax tanks
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FDFOP2003A
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Clean equipment in place
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FDFLAB2011A
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Use basic laboratory equipment
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MSL912001A
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Work within a laboratory_field workplace (induction)
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MSL922001A
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Record and present data
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MSL943002A
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Participate in laboratory_field workplace safety
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MSL952001A
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Collect routine site samples
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MSL952002A
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Handle and transport samples or equipment
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MSL972001A
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Conduct routine site measurements
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MSL973001A
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Perform basic tests
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TLIA2009A
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Complete and check import/export documentation
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TLIA2021A
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Despatch stock
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TLIA3017A
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Identify products and store to specifications
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TLIA3039A
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Receive and store stock
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TLIB2009A
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Check conveyor operational status
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TLID1001A
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Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
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TLID2003A
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Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
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TLID2010A
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Operate a forklift
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TLID2022A
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Conduct weighbridge operations
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TLID3011A
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Conduct specialised forklift operations
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TLIK2010A
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Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
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TLIP2029A
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Prepare and process financial documents
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FDFWGG2001A
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Bench graft vines
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FDFWGG2002A
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Carry out potting operations
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FDFWGG2003A
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Hand prune vines
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FDFWGG2004A
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Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities
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FDFWGG2006A
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Obtain and process rootlings
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FDFWGG2008A
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Train vines
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FDFWGG2011A
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Install irrigation components
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FDFWGG2013A
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Deliver injection requirements
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FDFWGG2015A
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Support mechanical harvesting operations*
AHCMOM202A Operate tractors
FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment
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FDFWGG2016A
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Install and maintain vine trellis
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FDFWGG2017A
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Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases
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FDFWGG2019A
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Perform vertebrate pest control activities
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FDFWGG2022A
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Take and process vine cuttings
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FDFWGG2023A
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Carry out basic canopy maintenance
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FDFWGG2024A
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Pick grapes by hand
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FDFWGG2025A
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Plant vines by hand
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FDFWGG3013A
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Operate spreading and seeding equipment*
AHCMOM202A Operate tractors
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AHCARB205A
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Operate and maintain chainsaws
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AHCCHM101A
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Follow basic chemical safety rules
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AHCCHM201A
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Apply chemicals under supervision
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AHCMOM202A
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Operate tractors
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AHCPCM301A
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Implement a plant nutrition program
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AHCSOL401A
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Sample soils and interpret results
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HLTFA301C
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Apply first aid
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Select a minimum of Units
FDFBP2004A
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Operate the bottle sealing process
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FDFBP2006A
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Operate traditional sparkling wine processes
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FDFBP2007A
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Operate the tirage and transfer process
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FDFBP2008A
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Perform packaging equipment changeover
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FDFBP3001A
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Operate the bottle filling process
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FDFBP3002A
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Operate the labelling process
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FDFBP3003A
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Operate the softpack filling process
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FDFOP3002A
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Set up a production or packaging line for operation
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FDFOP3004A
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Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system
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FDFTEC4008A
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Apply principles of food packaging
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FDFCD2001A
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Conduct winery and/or site tours*
FDFCD2002A Promote wine tourism information*
SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers
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FDFCD2002A
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Promote wine tourism information*
SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers
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FDFCD2004A
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Perform cellar door stock control procedures
FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)
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FDFCD2005A
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Sell cellar door products and services*
FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)
SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
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FDFCD2006A
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Conduct a standard product tasting*
FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)
SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers
SITHFAB009A Provide responsible service of alcohol
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FDFCD3001A
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Evaluate wines (advanced)*
FDFCD2003A Evaluate wines (standard)
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FDFCD3002A
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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
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FDFCD3003A
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Coordinate winery hospitality activities*
SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers
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SIRXCCS202
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Interact with customers
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SIRXCCS304
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Coordinate interaction with customers
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SIRXFIN201
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Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
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SIRXICT303
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Operate retail information technology systems
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SIRXMPR006A
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Manage promotional activities
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SITHFAB326A
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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
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FDFCEL2005A
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Operate the pressing process*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2006A
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Operate clarification by separation (centrifugation) process*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2007A
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Prepare and monitor wine cultures *
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2008A
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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
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FDFCEL2010A
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Operate the fine filtration process
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FDFCEL2012A
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Handle spirits*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2013A
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Operate the pressure leaf filtration process*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2014A
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Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL2017A
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Prepare and make additions and finings
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FDFCEL3001A
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Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations*
FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures
MSL973001A Perform basic tests
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FDFCEL3002A
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Operate the continuous clarification by separation (flotation) process*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL3003A
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Operate the concentration process*
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL3004A
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Perform de-aromatising, de-alcoholising or de-sulphuring operations*
FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCEL2019A Carry out transfer operations
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FDFCEL3005A
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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
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FDFOP3003A
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Operate interrelated processes in a production system
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FDFLAB2001A
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Perform basic analytical tests*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2002A
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Perform basic microbiological tests*
FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2004A
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Prepare laboratory solutions and stains*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2005A
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Prepare and pour culture media*
FDFLAB2012A Maintain aseptic environment*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2006A
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Record laboratory data
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FDFLAB2007A
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Standardise laboratory solutions*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2008A
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Analyse laboratory data*
FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data
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FDFLAB2009A
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Perform packaging quality control procedures*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2010A
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Prepare product or show samples*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB2012A
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Maintain aseptic environment*
FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment
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FDFLAB3001A
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Use computer technology for laboratory applications*
FDFLAB2008A Analyse laboratory data*
FDFLAB2006A Record laboratory data
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FDFLAB3002A
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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
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FDFLAB3003A
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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
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FDFLAB3004A
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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
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FDFLAB3005A
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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
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TLIA3010A
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Coordinate goods to bond premises
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TLIA3015A
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Complete receival/despatch documentation
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TLIA3016A
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Use inventory systems to organise stock control
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TLIA3018A
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Organise despatch operations
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TLIA3019A
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Organise receival operations
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TLIA3024A
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Organise warehouse records operations
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TLIA3026A
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Monitor storage facilities
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TLIA3038A
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Control and order stock
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FDFWGG2005A
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Maintain callusing environment
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FDFWGG2007A
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Tend containerised nursery plants
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FDFWGG2009A
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Operate specialised canopy management equipment*
AHCMOM202A Operate tractors
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FDFWGG2010A
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Field graft vines
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FDFWGG2012A
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Identify and treat nursery plant disorders
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FDFWGG2014A
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Operate the irrigation system
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FDFWGG2018A
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Operate vineyard equipment
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FDFWGG2020A
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Carry out hot water treatment
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FDFWGG2021A
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Operate nursery cold storage facilities
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FDFWGG3001A
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Apply chemicals and biological agents
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FDFWGG3002A
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Coordinate canopy management activities
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FDFWGG3003A
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Coordinate crop harvesting activities*
FDFWGG2024A Pick grapes by hand
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FDFWGG3004A
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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
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FDFWGG3005A
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Perform field nursery activities
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FDFWGG3006A
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Coordinate hand pruning activities*
FDFWGG2003A Hand prune vines
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FDFWGG3007A
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Implement an irrigation schedule*
FDFWGG2014A Operate the irrigation system
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FDFWGG3008A
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Operate a mechanical harvester
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FDFWGG3009A
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Monitor and maintain nursery plants*
FDFWGG2007A Tend containerised plants
FDFWGG2012A Identify and treat nursery plant disorders
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FDFWGG3010A
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Implement a soil management program*
FDFWGG2018A Operate vineyard equipment
FDFWGG3001A Apply chemicals and biological agents
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FDFWGG3011A
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Perform shed nursery activities
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FDFWGG3012A
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Monitor and control vine disorders and damage
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AHCCHM303A
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Prepare and apply chemicals
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AHCCHM304A
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Transport, handle and store chemicals
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AHCPGD301A
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Implement a plant establishment program
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Select a maximum of Units.
FDFFS3001A
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Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs*
FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
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FDFOP2005A
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Work in a socially diverse environment
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FDFOP2013A
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Apply sampling procedures
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FDFOP2065A
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Work in confined spaces in the food and beverage industries*
FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes
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FDFPPL3001A
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Participate in improvement processes
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FDFPPL3004A
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Lead work teams and groups
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FDFPPL3005A
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Participate in an audit process*
FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes
FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures
MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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FDFSUG218A
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Operate a boiler - basic
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FDFSUG222A
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Operate a waste water treatment system
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FDFTEC3001A
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Participate in a HACCP team*
FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedurs
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FDFTEC3002A
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Implement the pest prevention program
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FDFWIN2001A
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Perform effectively in a wine industry workplace
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FDFWIN2002A
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Identify and control risks in own work
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BSBINT303B
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Organise the importing and exporting of goods
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MSS402001A
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Apply competitive systems and practices
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MSS402002A
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Sustain process improvements
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MSS402021A
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Apply Just in Time procedures
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MSS402030A
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Apply cost factors to work practices
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MSS402031A
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Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
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MSS402040A
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Apply 5S procedures
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MSS402050A
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Monitor process capability
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MSS402051A
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Apply quality standards
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MSS402060A
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Use planning software systems in operations
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MSS402061A
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Use SCADA systems in operations
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MSACMT270A
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Use sustainable energy practices
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MSS402080A
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Undertake root cause analysis
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MSS402081A
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Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
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MSAENV472B
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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
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TAEASS401B
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Plan assessment activities and processes
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TAEASS402B
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Assess competence
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TAEASS403B
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Participate in assessment validation
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TAEDEL301A
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Provide work skill instruction
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TAEDEL404A
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Mentor in the workplace
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