Ballarat’s Federation TAFE is the first Australian campus to offer nationally accredited training in medicinal cannabis cultivation. It will initially provide Certificates III in Cannabis Cultivation and Production and plans to offer Certificates IV in 2025. The course addresses the increasing demand for medicinal cannabis as a treatment option and aims to meet the workforce development requirements for the future. The industry is expected to grow rapidly, and the training could bring job opportunities to regional Victoria. GemKom, a Melbourne-based cultivation company, has partnered with the university to provide practical training for students, reflecting the remarkable increase in demand for medicinal cannabis.