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Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
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FBP20521
You have developed practical skills across the vineyard, cellar, or bottling hall. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to bring this qualification to our platform. Register your interest today to be notified when we can guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level workers in the wine industry. These workers carry out routine work under supervision, in a range of sectors, including: process tasks in bottling and packaging, cellar operations and laboratory testingcustomer service tasks in cellar doortasks related to viticulture, harvesting and post-harvesting. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory food safety, and health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
FBP20521
Training Package
FBP — Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
13 (3 core + 10 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Winery Cellar Hand | Assisting winemakers with grape processing, fermentation monitoring, and barrel maintenance. |
| Vineyard Hand | Maintaining vine health through seasonal pruning, pest management, and irrigation oversight. |
| Cellar Door Attendant | Conducting tastings and providing product education to winery visitors in a retail environment. |
| Bottling Line Operator | Managing the automated or manual packaging processes to ensure wine is ready for distribution. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your winery or vineyard roles
- ✓Position descriptions for cellar hand or vineyard assistant work
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from wineries
Cellar & Production Operations
- ✓Logs of fermentation monitoring or barrel work activities
- ✓Records of grape receival, crushing, or transfer operations
- ✓Documentation of additions, finings, or filtration processes
Quality & Safety Compliance
- ✓Completed food safety checklists and hygiene records
- ✓WHS incident reports or safety induction certificates
- ✓Records of chemical application or hazardous substance handling
Viticulture & Field Work
- ✓Pruning, trellising, or vine training records
- ✓Irrigation maintenance logs or soil sampling data
- ✓Evidence of machinery operation, such as tractor or forklift use
Bottling & Packaging
- ✓Checklists for bottling line supply or capping processes
- ✓Packaging inspection reports and quality test results
- ✓Records of palletising or electronic coding operations
Training & Certifications
- ✓Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate
- ✓First Aid or CPR certification
- ✓Confined space entry or forklift licence
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical.
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