About this course

Build your skills in vineyard biosecurity

Biosecurity plays an important role in protecting vineyards from pests, diseases and other threats. This one-day workshop, developed by industry experts, will help you understand how to apply biosecurity measures in your everyday work.

This course will give you practical skills to identify biosecurity risks, understand your vineyard’s biosecurity plan and apply the right control measures to help prevent the spread of threats.

You’ll learn how to:

  • identify common biosecurity threats to vineyard operations
  • understand and follow a vineyard biosecurity plan
  • identify biosecurity risks and determine suitable control measures
  • apply biosecurity control measures in your day-to-day work
  • carry out cleaning and hygiene activities to help reduce biosecurity risks.

By applying good biosecurity practices, you can help protect your vineyard, crops and the wider viticulture industry from the spread of pests and diseases.

Is this course right for me?

Before registering, check that this course suits you. This one-day face-to-face workshop is designed for people working in the viticulture industry, particularly vineyard workers who want to build their knowledge and skills in biosecurity. You should be comfortable taking part in practical activities, following workplace procedures and applying cleaning and hygiene practices. If you work in a vineyard and want to improve your understanding of biosecurity and how to apply it in your everyday work, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 day
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: Contact the Skills Training Coordinator for your region. Contact details below.
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

  • Identify biosecurity threats & determine control measures for the site.
  • Apply biosecurity control measures
  • Monitor biosecurity procedures

Contact the Skills Training Coordinator for your region. Contact details below.

One day face to face workshop

  • Mix of classroom and hands-on outdoor activities delivered by experienced industry professionals
  • Learning resources will be provided

Participants must:

  • Be working in or involved with the viticulture industry (particularly vineyard workers, farm hands, contractors, or property managers).
  • Have the physical capability to undertake practical vineyard tasks, including walking vine rows, carrying out cleaning and washdown activities, and handling hygiene equipment.
  • Be comfortable following workplace procedures, safety directions, and hands-on sanitation protocols.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Capability Requirements

To complete this course successfully, participants will need:

  • Reading: Interpreting vineyard biosecurity plans, washdown procedure guides, chemical sanitization labels, and biosecurity signage.
  • Writing: Completing vineyard visitor/machinery logbooks, cleaning validation checklists, and risk assessment forms.
  • Numeracy: Performing basic calculations for mixing cleaning/sanitizing solution concentrations and tracking washdown contact times.
  • Oral Communication & Hearing: Communicating effectively with vineyard managers, team members, and contractors regarding hygiene protocols, reporting suspected biosecurity threats, and following safety instructions.
  • Digital Literacy: Basic computer or smartphone skills.

This course is aligned to the following national unit of competency:



Additional Information

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