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Apply security measures for medicinal cannabis

Apply security measures for medicinal cannabis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMDC401
State Code
OCS49
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply measures for the security of a controlled growing, licensed medicinal cannabis site. The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for incorporating security measures in their own work and the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify security control measures
  • 1.1 Identify and access organisation documents relating to security arrangements of medicinal cannabis site
  • 1.2 Identify security threats to the organisation from documents and relevant legislation and regulations
  • 1.3 Assess risks and identify control measures to minimise the risk of diversion
2. Apply security control measures
  • 2.1 Apply control measures related to the physical security of cannabis, including transfer within site
  • 2.2 Apply control measures related to the immediate reporting of loss or theft of cannabis, including communication with emergency services, police and local government authorities
  • 2.3 Apply control measures related to the safe and secure disposal or destruction of cannabis
  • 2.4 Apply control measures related to the safety and security of the supply, delivery and transportation of cannabis
  • 2.5 Incorporate control measures into own work and the work of others of responsibility
3. Maintain records related to security of medicinal cannabis
  • 3.1 Monitor records of supply and traceability of cannabis to ensure that they are completed and maintained according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Check and retain site monitoring and surveillance data
4. Monitor security procedural measures
  • 4.1 Monitor effectiveness of workplace policies and procedures in addressing physical security measures
  • 4.2 Train staff in workplace policies and procedures, and conduct regular drills in preparation for intrusion
  • 4.3 Monitor work duties of self and others to ensure workplace policies and procedures are applied appropriately
  • 4.4 Report issues and concerns with security to senior personnel according to workplace and regulatory requirements
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