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Undertake harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis

KHU-AGR-0448

Australian Equivalent

AHCMDC305

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis

0448.E1.O1Confirm harvest and pre-processing plans and specifications with supervisor

0448.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

0448.E1.O3Prepare self and required approved materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to hygiene and sanitation and health and safety procedures

0448.E1.O4Check work area is clean and free of waste on entering secured area

E2Harvest medicinal cannabis

0448.E2.O1Check and record weights and quantities of plants to be harvested against specifications

0448.E2.O2Check plant health prior to commencing harvesting tasks, including any signs of disease or pests, and report abnormalities or presence of disease or pests

0448.E2.O3Check climate control, including temperature, humidity and airflow levels, according to specifications and adjust as required

0448.E2.O4Cut flowering stems and place in harvest containers according to specifications and workplace procedures

0448.E2.O5Handle harvested stems in a way that minimises damage to flower and avoids contact with growing media

0448.E2.O6Calculate weight of harvest stems and transfer to the drying room using safe practices and according to entry and exiting procedures

0448.E2.O7Remove remaining plant material from growing media and dispose of according to workplace and regulatory requirements

0448.E2.O8Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights

E3Pre-process medicinal cannabis

0448.E3.O1Comply with entry and exit procedures when moving in and out of the drying room according to workplace and quality requirements

0448.E3.O2Apply personal hygiene and equipment sanitation procedures

0448.E3.O3Check climate control, including temperature, humidity and airflow levels, according to specifications and adjust as required

0448.E3.O4De-stem flower using required equipment according to specifications and safe practices

0448.E3.O5Dry remaining stems and flowers according to specifications and required climate conditions

0448.E3.O6Apply milling process for extraction as required

0448.E3.O7Remove and dispose of plant material waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements

0448.E3.O8Record required data and observations according to workplace quality procedures, including any deviations in recorded quantities and weights

E4Pack and store medicinal cannabis product

0448.E4.O1Label and pack product according to specifications and workplace and regulatory requirements

0448.E4.O2Store product safely and securely in required climate conditions until ready for distribution

0448.E4.O3Record required data and observations, including reports for compliance according to workplace procedures

E5Complete post harvest and pre-processing activities

0448.E5.O1Check work areas are clean and sanitised before safely leaving secured areas

0448.E5.O2Check material waste is safely disposed of according to workplace and regulatory requirements

0448.E5.O3Record and report on harvest and pre-processing activities, including any non-compliance or potential problems