Unit of competency Outline

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Plan and implement a harvest and pre-processing program for medicinal cannabis

Plan and implement a harvest and pre-processing program for medicinal cannabis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMDC405
State Code
OCS30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and monitor a program for the harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis. It requires the ability to determine harvest and pre-processing requirements, develop the harvest and pre-processing plan, communicate the plan and procedures to implement the program, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.The unit applies to individuals at the supervisory or managerial level and who are responsible for managing and monitoring harvest and pre-processing operations on a licensed medicinal cannabis production site.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine harvest and pre-processing requirements for medicinal cannabis
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm cultivation and production specifications with senior personnel
  • 1.2 Determine harvest and pre-processing requirements, including optimum harvest time based on product specifications and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices
  • 1.3 Determine space requirements for the program, including any parameters that impact on manual handling
  • 1.4 Determine legal and regulatory considerations
2. Develop harvest and pre-processing plan
  • 2.1 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs for crop harvest and pre-processing
  • 2.2 Determine identification and quality specifications for medicinal cannabis during harvest and each pre-processing stage
  • 2.3 Determine monitoring strategies to maintain quality of harvested plants and product for each process
  • 2.4 Develop schedules for harvest and pre-processing activities, including monitoring of environmental climate conditions for each process
  • 2.5 Identify hazards, assess risks and determine control limits, measures and corrective actions that ensure health and safety, hygiene, quality and security requirements
3. Implement and monitor harvest and pre-processing program
  • 3.1 Communicate harvest and pre-processing plan, and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved
  • 3.2 Communicate workplace procedures and schedules, including health and safety, hygiene and security requirements for harvest and pre-processing activities
  • 3.3 Monitor hygiene, quality and record-keeping requirements during harvest and pre-processing activities
  • 3.4 Confirm harvest and pre-processing activities meet legal and regulatory requirements
4. Evaluate harvest and pre-processing program
  • 4.1 Evaluate harvest and pre-processing program for effectiveness
  • 4.2 Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities
  • 4.3 Assess quality of pre-processed product
  • 4.4 Complete reports on harvest and pre-processing activities to meet workplace and compliance requirements, including any deviations
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