Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production
Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production
AHC33924
BJQ1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- Six (6) core units plus
- Eight (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 four (4) units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- the remaining four (4) units may be selected from the elective units listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS56 | AHCMDC302 | Apply regulatory and quality requirements to the production of medicinal cannabis | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCS55 | AHCMDC301 | Apply security regulatory requirements to work in the medicinal cannabis industry | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCS51 | AHCMDC304 | Undertake care and maintenance of medicinal cannabis | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCS50 | AHCMDC305 | Undertake harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCS53 | AHCMDC303 | Undertake propagation of medicinal cannabis | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGH0 | AHC33920 | Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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