Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:47 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production

Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production

Qualification
National Code:
AHC33920
State Code:
BGH0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
680
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/12/2020 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
BAP92 AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes 40 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

At least 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBQ93 TLIX0004X Administer inventory systems 45 Unit of competency
BAR14 AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices 45 Unit of competency
OAL95 FBPPHM3001 Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements 45 Unit of competency
OAM59 FBPOPR1010 Carry out manual handling tasks 30 Unit of competency
OAM67 FBPPHM3004 Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment 25 Unit of competency
BAR51 AHCWRK207 Collect and record production data 24 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
OBJ82 AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
OBQ88 TLIX0013X Maintain stock control and receivals 50 Unit of competency
OAC17 MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
OBJ93 AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
AVJ74 TLID2010 Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
OAN78 FBPOPR2068 Operate a process control interface 35 Unit of competency
OCT89 AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment 65 Unit of competency
BAN89 AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
OAM16 FBPBPG3002 Operate the labelling process 60 Unit of competency
OBR42 TLIA0015 Organise receival and despatch operations 50 Unit of competency
OAN22 FBPPPL3003 Participate in improvement processes 45 Unit of competency
OAC93 MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
OAC76 MSL973013 Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
OBJ51 AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media 30 Unit of competency
OAC10 MSL974025 Prepare tissue and cell cultures 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAM22 FBPPPL3006 Report on workplace performance 35 Unit of competency
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
AVI82 TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
OAN23 FBPPHM3003 Work in a controlled environment 55 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJQ1 AHC33924 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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