raisin grapes
The rules and conditions for growing raisin grapes: characteristics of the vine and growing regulations.
Viticulture advisers advise on improving vineyard production and wine-making.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencestable grapes manipulation
The growing practices for both new and existing table grape cultivars; trellis design, canopy and fruit management, vine physiology including light and carbohydrate issues, growth regulators and girdling, vine capacity and crop load determinations
Sector-specific
2 competenceshorticulture principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
plant disease control
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 climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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Cross-sector
2 competencespest 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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types of wine
The large variety of wines, including the different types, regions and special characteristics of each. The process behind the wine such as grape varietals, fermentation procedures and the types of crop that resulted in the final product.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesadvise on grape quality improvement
Advise on methods and procedures to improve the quality of grapes.
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- Advise on methods and procedures to improve the qualiy of grapes.
advise on plant mineral nutrition
Advise on protocols for plant growth parameters, content and composition of ions, soil analysis, flux measurement and high throughput analysis through public facilities.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadvise on fertiliser and herbicide
Provide advice on types of fertilisers and herbicides, their usage and best time to apply them.
advise on nitrate pollution
Advise on the impact and consequences of pollution (including land pollution due to fertilisers) caused by nitrous oxide emissions which contribute to depletion of the ozone layer and suggest solutions to mitigate such actions.
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advise on wine quality improvement
Advise on wine quality improvement especially related to technical aspects of vineyard cultivation
control grape quality
Discuss the quality and quantity of the grapes with viticulturists throughout the growing season.
control wine quality
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. Records quality checks line with specifications. Assume responsibility for the maintenance of all quality parameters for all wines.
develop grape growing techniques
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.
manage nutrients
Collect and process samples of soil and plant tissue. Supervise application of lime and fertilisers.
monitor winemaking process
Conducts wine making and monitors processing steps. Supervises and participates in the bottling and labelling work.
Cross-sector
1 competencemonitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesagroecology
The study and application of ecological and agronomic concepts and principles to agricultural production systems.
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e-agriculture
The design and application of innovative ICT solutions in agriculture, horticulture, viniculture, fishery, forestry and livestock management.
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irrigation systems
The methods and systems management in irrigation.
organic farming
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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Cross-sector
1 competenceagronomy
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedevelop dried-on-vine raisin production systems
Design the infrastructure to support the development of dried-in-vine production systems, such as trellis.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on irrigation projects
Advise on the construction of irrigation projects. Review contractor orders to ensure the compatibility of the design with installation concepts and pre-existent grounds master plan. Monitor the contractor's work.
develop irrigation strategies
Plan the deployment of methods and procedures for watering the land by artificial means, taking into account strategies for water use sustainability. Put in place measures for safe re-use of water, improve efficiency in the use of the water for irrigation and preserve the status of water bodies during the creation or expansion of new or existing irrigation systems.
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develop personal skills
Set goals for personal development and act accordingly. Plan personal development by analysing work experience and establishing areas that need development. Takes part in training sessions considering his/her abilities, possibilities and feedback.
provide tourism related information
Give customers relevant information about historical and cultural locations and events while conveying this information in an entertaining and informative manner.
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- Locations might be such as points of interest, events, local customs or foreign country regulations.
Cross-sector
2 competencesconduct public presentations
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
promote sustainability
Promote the concept of sustainability to the public, colleagues and fellow professionals through speeches, guided tours, displays and workshops.
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