AHC33920 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production

Release 1

AHC33920 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

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
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work 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
AHCWRK207	Collect and record production data
AHCWRK303	Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FBPBPG3002	Operate the labelling process
FBPOPR1010	Carry out manual handling tasks
FBPOPR2068	Operate a process control interface
FBPPHM3001	Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
FBPPHM3003	Work in a controlled environment
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
MSL973013	Perform basic tests
MSL973016	Perform aseptic techniques
MSL974025*	Prepare tissue and cell cultures
TLIA0015	Organise receival and despatch operations
TLID2010	Operate a forklift
TLIK2010	Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
TLIX0004X	Administer inventory systems
TLIX0013X	Maintain stock control and receivals

Prerequisite requirements

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
MSL974025 Prepare tissue and cell cultures	MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHC33920 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production	Not applicable	Qualification has been created to address an occupational outcome required by industry	Newly created

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72