Hard Skills
FoundationalManual Grape HarvestingThe precise technique of hand-picking grape clusters using secateurs or shears to ensure fruit integrity and vine health.
IntermediateFruit Quality SortingThe ability to identify and remove diseased, damaged, or under-ripe fruit at the point of picking to maintain harvest standards.
BeginnerTool Maintenance and SanitationThe regular cleaning, sharpening, and disinfection of harvesting tools to prevent cross-contamination and ensure efficient cutting.
FoundationalAgricultural Safety ComplianceKnowledge and adherence to safety protocols regarding ergonomics, chemical exposure, and machinery proximity in a vineyard setting.
IntermediateVariety IdentificationThe basic knowledge of different grape varieties and their specific picking requirements (e.g., skin thickness or cluster density).