Horticultural worker
Port Phillip Estate

HORTICULTURE/VITICULTURE AT PORT PHILLIP ESTATE

Do you have an interest or are you studying Horticulture or Agriculture? Then you should also consider working in the vines at Port Phillip Estate!

This placement is the ideal way to experience working in the wine making industry. Viticulture is the science around growing grapes and work with the environment in the vineyard.

You will gain valuable practical, real-world experience in a productive vineyard, learning about different grape varieties, pest management, irrigation and harvesting of grapes.

Port Phillip Estate specialises in producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. It boasts an award winning venue, incredible architecture, views and exceptional food and wine.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

During your placement, you may undertake the following:
- Stack, store and inventory of materials
- Practical hands on Work
- Use hand and garden tools
- Develop further knowledge about the vines and land management
- Caring for vines by watering, weeding, pruning feeding and spraying
- Be involved in vine maintenance and cutting, removing dead growth and branches
- Work in a team and independently
- Perform general tidying
- Be involved in labouring, given suitable supervision
- Clean site equipment under supervision
- Observe OH&S procedures on site
- Apply safe handling and use of plant and power tools,

Student Requirements

Students must have a genuine desire to work outdoors.

Dress Requirements

Please contact employer for details relating to specific dress requirements prior to the placement commencement date.

Special Transport Requirements

Employer is not located close to public transport.

Student is to arrange own transport to and from the employer.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture