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Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production
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AHC33924
You have developed specialised expertise within the highly regulated medicinal cannabis sector. Your technical skills in controlled-environment cultivation and regulatory compliance represent significant professional value. RPL It is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer this pathway, and we invite you to register your interest to be notified when the recognition process becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who work as cultivation technicians in the medicinal cannabis industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for undertaking a range of skilled work in controlled growing, licensed medicinal cannabis operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC33924
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
14 (6 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Cultivation Technician | Managing the daily propagation, growth, and care of medicinal cannabis crops within a licensed, controlled-environment facility. |
| Harvest Specialist | Leading the delicate harvest and pre-processing stages to maintain plant integrity and meet strict pharmaceutical standards. |
| Medicinal Cannabis Production Assistant | Supporting the broader production cycle including labelling, inventory management, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting experience in licensed facilities
- ✓Current position description and performance reviews
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from cultivation sites
Regulatory & Security
- ✓Security clearance documentation and site access logs
- ✓Compliance training certificates for medicinal cannabis regulations
- ✓Quality assurance (GMP) checklists and standard operating procedures
Cultivation & Maintenance
- ✓Propagation logs and mother plant maintenance records
- ✓Nutrient application and fertigation equipment logs
- ✓Plant health monitoring reports and pest control records
Harvest & Processing
- ✓Harvest batch records and yield data logs
- ✓Pre-processing and drying room monitoring records
- ✓Trimming and primary packaging documentation
Safety & Environment
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports
- ✓Chemical application records and SDS logs
- ✓Environmentally sustainable practice reports
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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