Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 8:02 AM AWST
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Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production Skill Set
Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00121
AHCSS00121
State Code
AE425
AE425
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
320
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge to undertake skilled work in cultivation and production operations in the medicinal cannabis industry.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the AHC33920 Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals entering the medicinal cannabis industry, including those with or without previous experience in agriculture or horticulture.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet industry requirements for undertaking skilled work in cultivation and production operations in the medicinal cannabis industry.
General notes
Schedule
| 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 |
| 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 |