Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 10.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who work as cultivation technicians in the medicinal cannabis industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for undertaking a range of skilled work in controlled growing, licensed medicinal cannabis operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 8 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 4 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- the remaining 4 units may be selected from the elective units listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
AHCMDC301 |
Apply security regulatory requirements to work in the medicinal cannabis industry |
AHCMDC302 |
Apply regulatory and quality requirements to the production of medicinal cannabis |
AHCMDC303 |
Undertake propagation of medicinal cannabis |
AHCMDC304 |
Undertake care and maintenance of medicinal cannabis |
AHCMDC305 |
Undertake harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis |
AHCWHS302 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
AHCNSY314 |
Operate fertigation equipment |
AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCSOL305 |
Prepare growing media |
AHCWRK215 |
Collect and record production data |
AHCWRK315 |
Respond to emergencies |
AHCWRK320 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
FBPBPG3002 |
Operate the labelling process |
FBPOPR2068 |
Operate a process control interface |
FBPOPR2074 |
Carry out manual handling tasks |
FBPPHM3003 |
Work in a controlled environment |
FBPPHM3020 |
Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements |
FBPPHM3004 |
Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment |
FBPPPL3003 |
Participate in improvement processes |
FBPPPL3006 |
Report on workplace performance |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
MSL933005 |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
MSL973025 |
Perform basic tests |
MSL973027 |
Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
MSL974035 * |
Prepare tissue or cell cultures |
TLIA0015 |
Organise receival and despatch operations |
TLID0016 |
Operate a forklift |
TLIK2010 |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace |
TLIX0004X |
Administer inventory systems |
TLIX0013X |
Maintain stock control and receivals |
Prerequisite Units
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
MSL974035 Prepare tissue or cell cultures |
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC33924 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production |
AHC33920 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production |
Updated 1 Core unit, 9 Elective units and a prerequisite |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72