FBP20521 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

The FBP20521 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level roles in the wine industry. It covers a wide range of operational tasks including vineyard work, grape harvesting, vine pruning, disease diagnosis, and quality assessment, preparing learners for roles in wine production and viticulture.

Fbp20521 Certificate Ii In Wine Industry Operations

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the qualification, learners will be able to:

Apply food safety and quality procedures in wine industry operations.
Participate in vineyard activities such as pruning, canopy management, and grape harvesting.
Recognise pest and disease symptoms, and implement control measures.
Implement plant care and maintenance practices.
Assist in implementing operational procedures for wine production.
Use basic workplace health and safety practices specific to the wine industry.
Communicate effectively within a team environment.
Work independently to carry out routine vineyard or winery tasks.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 13 units of competency:
    • 3 core units, plus
    • 10 elective units.
  • FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
  • FBPOPR2070 Apply quality systems and procedures
  • FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes

Group A Bottling and Packaging

  • FBPBPG2001 Operate the bottle supply process
  • FBPBPG2002 Operate the carton erection process
  • FBPBPG2003 Operate the carton packing process
  • FBPBPG2007 Operate manual bottling and packaging processes

Group B Cellar Door

  • FBPCDS2002 Provide and present wine tourism information
  • SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol

Group C Cellar Operations

  • FBPCEL2002 Perform fermentation operations
  • FBPCEL2006 Operate the crushing process

Group D Laboratory

  • MSL912001 Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction)
  • MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
  • MSL973013 Perform basic tests

Group E Viticulture

  • AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
  • AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
  • AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
  • FBPVIT2003 Hand prune vines
  • FBPVIT2004 Pick grapes by hand
  • FBPVIT2009 Plant vines by hand
  • FBPVIT2010 Take and process vine cuttings
  • FBPVIT2011 Operate vineyard equipment
  • FBPVIT2013 Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases
  • FBPVIT2015 Carry out basic canopy maintenance

Group F General

  • AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information
  • FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks
  • FBPOPR2094 Clean equipment in place
  • FBPWIN2001 Perform effectively in a wine industry workplace
  • FBPWIN2002 Communicate wine industry information
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • SITXCCS003 Interact with customers

Training and Education Pathways

This qualification paves the way for further study, such as Certificate III or IV in Viticulture, Winemaking, or Winery Operations.
It provides a pathway into careers such as vineyard assistant, winery or cellar hand, or grape harvest worker.
It supports career development toward specialist roles in pest management, vine health, or winemaking process management.
The program combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning, often delivered in partnership with local wineries or vineyard operations.

Possible Careers

Vineyard assistant or vineyard worker
Grape harvester
Winery or cellar hand
Vine pruning assistant
Wine tourism or cellar door attendant
Entry-level position supporting wine production operations

This qualification offers an excellent foundation for those interested in a career in the dynamic and evolving wine industry, providing skills that can be built upon through further training and work experience.