AHCPHT508 — Develop a grape production plan

1 Carry out preliminary planning activities

• 1.1Identify and evaluate trends and issues affecting the Australian viticulture industry for their impact on planning decisions
• 1.2Determine client specifications for the production of grapes
• 1.3Assess the vineyard site for growing environment factors, resources, services and site modifications
• 1.4Conduct research into the characteristics and growing requirements of grape varieties and cultivars, legal attributes of the site, and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the production plan
• 1.5Identify sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production
• 1.6Set production targets that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan
• 1.7Determine production requirements in terms of quantity and quality of grapes
• 1.8Develop a draft plan that reflects client preferences and requirements, and regulatory requirements and takes into account site factors and any identified sustainable land use requirements

2 Determine the production requirements for grapes

• 2.1Identify grape varieties that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the plan
• 2.2Calculate, cost and confirm the quantity required with the supplier
• 2.3Select establishment procedures consistent with the agreed preliminary plan
• 2.4Document cultural management practices to achieve optimal growth
• 2.5Determine harvesting dates to meet market specifications and deadlines
• 2.6Determine production costs of growing grapes
• 2.7Identify hazards associated with production activities, assess risks and identify and document controls in the plan
• 2.8Identify policy concerning grapes not meeting specifications according to customer requirements, quality assurance policies and marketing strategy

3 Schedule grape production activities

• 3.1Outline staged implementation and development of the grape production activities
• 3.2Determine and document timelines for grape production activities
• 3.3Plan and schedule marketing according to the production schedule and marketing strategy

4 Plan monitoring of the grape production plan

• 4.1Determine production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action
• 4.2Document required remedial action or contingency plan for implementation by staff
• 4.3Review the effectiveness of the monitoring system on a regular basis

5 Match grape production to required output

• 5.1Determine grape yields required to meet client projections
• 5.2Determine grape variety required to meet output
• 5.3Compare production program to client projections
• 5.4Implement remedial action or contingency plan where grape production falls outside client projections

6 Prepare and document the grape production plan and specifications

• 6.1Prepare detailed plans and specifications based on industry conventions and the requirements of production
• 6.2Produce a scaled vineyard site plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel
• 6.3Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for grape production

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