Unit of competency Outline

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Plan and implement a propagation program for medicinal cannabis

Plan and implement a propagation program for medicinal cannabis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMDC403
State Code
OCS32
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and monitor a propagation program for medicinal cannabis. It requires the ability to determine propagation requirements to develop the propagation plan, communicate plans 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 propagation processes 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 propagation requirements for medicinal cannabis
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm cultivation specifications and requirements with senior personnel
  • 1.2 Determine propagation methods and quantity of propagation material based on product and production targets
  • 1.3 Determine space requirements for the program, including any parameters that impact on propagation
  • 1.4 Determine legal and regulatory considerations
2. Develop propagation plan
  • 2.1 Identify labour, materials, tools and equipment needs for crop propagation
  • 2.2 Determine propagation media requirements based on the propagation method to be used
  • 2.3 Determine identification and quality specifications for propagation material
  • 2.4 Determine monitoring and treatment strategies to maintain health of propagation material
  • 2.5 Develop schedules for propagation activities, including monitoring of propagation material health, water and nutrients requirements and environmental climate conditions
  • 2.6 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 propagation program
  • 3.1 Communicate propagation plan and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved
  • 3.2 Communicate and provide training on workplace procedures and schedules, including health and safety, hygiene and security requirements for propagation activities
  • 3.3 Monitor hygiene, quality and record-keeping requirements during propagation activities
  • 3.4 Confirm propagation activities meet legal and regulatory requirements
4. Evaluate propagation program
  • 4.1 Evaluate propagation program for effectiveness
  • 4.2 Identify and record variances from plan and scheduled activities
  • 4.3 Assess propagated plants for health and quality
  • 4.4 Complete reports on propagation activities to meet workplace and compliance requirements, including deviation investigations as required
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