Vineyard Manager Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers
SaveWhat Does a Vineyard Manager Do?
Vineyard managers orchestrate the conduct of the vineyard and the winery, in some cases also the administration and marketing.
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Where Do I Start?
Fertilisation Principles
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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Skills You Need to Become a Vineyard Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFertilisation Principles knowledge
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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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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EssentialWinery Production Process knowledge
Winery production processes and safety requirements. Winemaking principles. Engineering and flow process technology (pumps and hoses).
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EssentialAgricultural Business Management knowledge
Understand business principles behind agricultural production and the marketing of its products.
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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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EssentialWine Related Sciences knowledge
Sciences such as chemistry, biology and microbiology, as well as laboratory skills, where they concern wine.
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EssentialViticulture knowledge
Understanding of vine growth and principles of viticulture.
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EssentialManage Agricultural Staff skill
Recruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future …
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Chemical Testing Procedures skill
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
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EssentialManage Production Enterprise skill
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and …
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EssentialSupervise Hygiene Procedures In Agricultural Settings skill
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
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EssentialControl Grape Quality skill
Discuss the quality and quantity of the grapes with viticulturists throughout the growing season.
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EssentialControl Wine Quality skill
Taste the wine and strive to improve the quality. Develop new styles of wine. Making sure that quality is maintained during all production stages, including when it is bottled. Record …
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EssentialEvaluate Vineyard Problems skill
Detect and assess vineyard problems. Recommendations effective, timely and economic solutions to deliver fruit of a high quality.
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EssentialManage Technical Aspects Of Vineyard Production skill
Control the production process in terms of quantity and quality. Decide about new pratices in vineyard and winery by using internal information and consultation processes.
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EssentialManage Wine Production skill
Manage the wine production and review the production pipeline and volumes.
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EssentialMonitor Grounds Maintenance skill
Supervise ground operations, such as mulching, weeding, bush-hogging, sweeping all walk areas, removing snow, repairing fences, and picking up trash.
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EssentialSupervise Pest And Disease Control skill
Scout for pest damage, order pesticides as needed and within given budget, supervise mixing and application of pesticides, maintain records of pesticide application.
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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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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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OptionalBusiness Management Principles knowledge
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
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OptionalImplement Marketing Strategies skill
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
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OptionalImplement Sales Strategies skill
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product …
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OptionalMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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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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OptionalManage Agri-tourism Activites skill
Manage staff for agri-tourism activities on the farm such as planning and promoting products and services, B & B services, small scale catering, agri-tourism activities and leaisure or selling of …
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