Vineyard Machinery Operator Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers
SaveWhat Does a Vineyard Machinery Operator Do?
Vineyard machinery operators carry out practical activities related to cultivation, propagation of grape varieties and production of wine with specialised machinery or equipment.
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Pest Control In Plants
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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Skills You Need to Become a Vineyard Machinery Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPest Control In Plants knowledge
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, …
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EssentialPlant Disease Control knowledge
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and …
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry knowledge
Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …
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EssentialExecute Disease And Pest Control Activities skill
Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides …
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EssentialExecute Fertilisation skill
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
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EssentialOperate Agricultural Machinery skill
Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.
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EssentialHarvest Grapes skill
Harvest wine grapes.
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EssentialMaintain Vineyard Machinery skill
Maintain vineyard machinery and equipment, identifying problems and performing basic repairs.
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EssentialManage Canopy skill
Manage the parts of the vine visible above ground to improve grape yields, quality, and vigour. Prevent grape diseases, uneven grape ripening, sunburn, and frost damage.
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EssentialPerform Hand Pruning skill
Efficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.
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EssentialPerform Trellis Repairs skill
Perform repairs on trellis in order to support grapes. If a grape vine should fall from the trellis and not break, it can be secured to the trellis with twine.
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EssentialPlant Vine Yards skill
Perform planting preparation activities, plant vines and install trellis.
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OptionalOrganic Farming knowledge
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.
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OptionalAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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OptionalFertilisation Principles knowledge
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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OptionalDevelop Grape Growing Techniques skill
Develop growing techniques for wine grapes to improve wine quality and returns. Work on trellis design, canopy and fruit management, plant physiology, growth regulators, vine capacity and crop load determinations.
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OptionalMaintain Agricultural Machinery skill
Maintain agricultural facilities and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using …
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OptionalMaintain Irrigation Systems skill
Install irrigation, plumbing and sprinkler systems. Inspect and assess these systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
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OptionalManage Nutrients skill
Collect and process samples of soil and plant tissue. Supervise application of lime and fertilisers.
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OptionalParticipate In Vine Maintenance skill
Participate in the maintenance of vines, trellising, pruning, weeding and watering.
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OptionalParticipate In Vine Preparation skill
Participates in vine preparation, harrowing, laying stakes, chains and pins, planting vines.
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OptionalTend Vines skill
Plant, thin, weed, sucker and tie vines.
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