Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis

Undertake harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMDC305
State Code
OCS50
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 carry out harvest and pre-processing processes for medicinal cannabis according to the harvest and pre-processing plan. It requires the ability to prepare for harvesting and pre-processing activities, assess readiness of medicinal cannabis for harvest, monitor and adjust environmental climate conditions, dispose of plant material waste, and maintain recording and reporting requirements according to regulatory and quality requirements.The unit applies to individuals who are skilled in carrying out harvest and pre-processing operations on a licensed medicinal cannabis production site. They may work independently or as part of a team.No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis
  • 1.1 Confirm harvest and pre-processing plans and specifications with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.3 Prepare self and required approved materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to hygiene and sanitation and health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Check work area is clean and free of waste on entering secured area
2. Harvest medicinal cannabis
  • 2.1 Check and record weights and quantities of plants to be harvested against specifications
  • 2.2 Check plant health prior to commencing harvesting tasks, including any signs of disease or pests, and report abnormalities or presence of disease or pests
  • 2.3 Check climate control, including temperature, humidity and airflow levels, according to specifications and adjust as required
  • 2.4 Cut flowering stems and place in harvest containers according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Handle harvested stems in a way that minimises damage to flower and avoids contact with growing media
  • 2.6 Calculate weight of harvest stems and transfer to the drying room using safe practices and according to entry and exiting procedures
  • 2.7 Remove remaining plant material from growing media and dispose of according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.8 Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights
3. Pre-process medicinal cannabis
  • 3.1 Comply with entry and exit procedures when moving in and out of the drying room according to workplace and quality requirements
  • 3.2 Apply personal hygiene and equipment sanitation procedures
  • 3.3 Check climate control, including temperature, humidity and airflow levels, according to specifications and adjust as required
  • 3.4 De-stem flower using required equipment according to specifications and safe practices
  • 3.5 Dry remaining stems and flowers according to specifications and required climate conditions
  • 3.6 Apply milling process for extraction as required
  • 3.7 Remove and dispose of plant material waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.8 Record required data and observations according to workplacequality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights
4. Pack and store medicinal cannabis product
  • 4.1 Label and pack product according to specifications and workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Store product safely and securely in required climate conditions until ready for distribution
  • 4.3 Record required data and observations, including reports for compliance according to workplace procedures
5. Complete post harvest and pre-processing activities
  • 5.1 Check work areas are clean and sanitised before safely leaving secured areas
  • 5.2 Check material waste is safely disposed of according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Record and report on harvest and pre-processing activities, including any non-compliance or potential problems
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