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Undertake propagation of medicinal cannabis

KHU-AGR-0446

Australian Equivalent

AHCMDC303

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for propagation of medicinal cannabis

0446.E1.O1Confirm propagation plan, specifications and monitoring schedule with supervisor

0446.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

0446.E1.O3Prepare self and required approved tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, according to hygiene and sanitation and health and safety procedures

0446.E1.O4Select media for propagation method being used and required quantity of plants

0446.E1.O5Check propagation work area is clean and free of waste on entering secured area

E2Prepare propagation material

0446.E2.O1Identify, check and record type, quantity and/or weight of propagation material to be used against specifications

0446.E2.O2Prepare propagation material according to propagation plan and method used

0446.E2.O3Handle propagation material in a way that minimises damage

0446.E2.O4Label propagation material according to identification requirements

0446.E2.O5Check water and nutrient requirements according to specifications, and adjust manually or use control system to maintain to required levels

0446.E2.O6Check temperature, lighting, carbon dioxide and humidity according to specifications, and use control system to adjust and maintain to required levels

0446.E2.O7Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights

E3Monitor health of propagation material

0446.E3.O1Calculate and record quantity and/or weight of propagation material to be monitored

0446.E3.O2Check propagation material health according to monitoring schedule, and adjust water and nutrients levels as required

0446.E3.O3Check for signs of disease or pests, and if required, apply treatment according to workplace procedures

0446.E3.O4Check climate control, including temperature, lighting, carbon dioxide and humidity levels, according to specification and adjust as required

0446.E3.O5Monitor propagation growing system for safety, hygiene and waste to be removed

0446.E3.O6Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights

E4Complete post-propagation activities

0446.E4.O1Check propagation system is clean before safely leaving secured area

0446.E4.O2Check propagation material waste is weighed, recorded and placed in designated containers, and material waste is safely disposed of according to workplace and regulatory requirements

0446.E4.O3Record and report on propagation activities, including any non-compliance or potential problems