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Undertake propagation of medicinal cannabis

Undertake propagation of medicinal cannabis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMDC303
State Code
OCS53
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the propagation of medicinal cannabis according to the propagation plan. It requires the ability to prepare for propagation activities, apply common propagation techniques to establish cannabis plants, monitor and control health and environmental climate conditions of the propagation material, and carry out all recording and reporting requirements throughout the propagation cycle according to regulatory and quality requirements.The unit applies to individuals who perform skilled propagation work on a licensed medicinal cannabis production site. They may work independently or as part of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for propagation of medicinal cannabis
  • 1.1 Confirm propagation plan, specifications and monitoring schedule with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.3 Prepare self and required approved tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, according to hygiene and sanitation and health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select media for propagation method being used and required quantity of plants
  • 1.5 Check propagation work area is clean and free of waste on entering secured area
2. Prepare propagation material
  • 2.1 Identify, check and record type, quantity and/or weight of propagation material to be used against specifications
  • 2.2 Prepare propagation material according to propagation plan and method used
  • 2.3 Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage
  • 2.4 Label propagation material according to identification requirements
  • 2.5 Check water and nutrient requirements according to specifications, and adjust manually or use control system to maintain to required levels
  • 2.6 Check temperature, lighting, carbon dioxide and humidity according to specifications, and use control system to adjust and maintain to required levels
  • 2.7 Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights
3. Monitor health of propagation material
  • 3.1 Calculate and record quantity and/or weight of propagation material to be monitored
  • 3.2 Check propagation material health according to monitoring schedule, and adjust water and nutrients levels as required
  • 3.3 Check for signs of disease or pests, and if required, apply treatment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Check climate control, including temperature, lighting, carbon dioxide and humidity levels, according to specification and adjust as required
  • 3.5 Monitor propagation growing system for safety, hygiene and waste to be removed
  • 3.6 Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights
4. Complete post-propagation activities
  • 4.1 Check propagation system is clean before safely leaving secured area
  • 4.2 Check propagation material waste is weighed, recorded and placed in designated containers, and material waste is safely disposed of according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Record and report on propagation activities, including any non-compliance or potential problems
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