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Cannabis Extraction Head is a key person for any Processing Licensed Producers as they oversee all activities that require GPP application, technical extraction knowledge, skills, and management skills. This program will equip you with the regulatory requirements and all responsibilities of a Head of Extraction as well as choosing the right extraction methods for appropriate scenarios, extraction techniques and post-extraction processes, process efficiencies, sampling, and testing requirements.
As part of the regulatory requirements, the Head of Extractor must have appropriate levels of competencies, training, and experience in the extraction role.
Attendees may interact with the class and lead trainers for more clarifications or concerns.
Part 1: Day 1
Module 1
Starts with the Grow
Choosing a Product
Growing /Harvesting for Consumption VS
Growing /Harvesting for Extraction VS. Growing /Harvesting for Infusion
Module 2
Choosing a Method
Hydrocarbon
Ethanol Extraction
Solvent less
CO2 Extraction
Harvesting, Handling, and Storage
Part 2: Day 2
Module 3
Extraction Methods:
Requirements and Expectations
Hydrocarbon
Ethanol
Solvent less
CO2 Extraction
Module 4
Post Extraction
Terpene Isolation and Collection
Cannabinoid Isolation
Concentrates
Oil for vapes, oil for edibles
Ousman Nauffer is a highly efficient Quality Assurance professional with over 5 years of industry experience in developing and implementing effective quality control processes and structures in manufacturing, technological and corporate environments. Ousman possesses a good understanding of the essentials of safety and quality and has a background of achievement in supporting all levels of management.
Joe Quarles has over 20 years of work experience as a Cannabis Extraction Technician and Quality Assurance Specialist. After getting a start in the chemical field, he switched to cannabis and brought his training and experience to over 20 labs where he is able to help businesses in their start-up phase.
– B.Sc., Post Graduate Pharma QA & QC, MBA / TECH
Rathi Param is the president/founder of NACPT Pharma College, International Medical Cannabis Association (IMCA), and Validation Tech Inc. Rathi earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry from University Ottawa, MBA in Technology from the University of Phoenix and Post Graduate Pharmaceutical QA & QC Certification from SRN Institute. She is an innovative and creative leader with more than twenty years of hands-on experience in many scientific industries (medical cannabis, medical devices, environmental, food, pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical), complemented with fifteen years of academic and corporate training experience. She possesses extensive expertise and knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Formulation, Validation, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Technology, Process Improvements, Auditing, and Inspection.
The class was highly informative and engaging. I had a lot of fun learning about cannabis and its chemical/biological properties. A lot of the information I learned today I could pass on to customers that come into my stores.
Very informative and interactive workshop. Speakers were very knowledgeable on their respective topics. Sufficient time was provided for questions. Year 2018.
Thank you for nicely organized and presented materials. Year 2018.
Hearing all the requirements a responsible person has was eye-opening. Glad to had a walk-through on the process it would take to become one. Year 2021.
It was a very informative and educational training. The professors did an excellent job explaining every aspect very thoroughly which made it easy to comprehend. I am happy this was done as it is one of the most essential aspects of the entire process. Year 2021.
They were very good at providing all the details as per agenda and topics. Hope the same kind of workshop continues. NACPT did excellent hospitality and entertained the whole of the program. Thank you. Year 2018.
Very informative session. Good group discussion from other colleagues from industry. Year 2020.
Lecture was good, including the nutritive value of food, nutrition facts table and how it impacts on the treatment of diseases especially cannabis edibles for medical purposes. HACCP analysis was very good with details, overall. Year 2019.
Nutrition Manager, Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
Kunal goes very in depth, with passion. I learned a lot today and will definitely carry this with me and spread my knowledge to others. I would 10/10 recommend this to other cannabis retailers.
This was a good course. I got a lot of good information from both the students and trainer. I look forward to continue learning and becoming a certified master grower. There is always something new to learn in this industry. Year 2020.
Amazing instructors and network availability. Good information. Year 2020.
Excellent training. Exceeded my expectations. Year 2018.
This program was very detailed and specific. The teachers took their time explaining every single step throughout from beginning to end. The attention to detail is very good and very patient with all students. Year 2021.
As an experienced bud tender, I found the information to be extremely informative. As the cannabis industry continues to grow we need to be more and more informed and having a course in this can allow many people to properly learn about the benefits and negative effects of cannabis.
The instructor is very thorough, charismatic, and engaging. He was able to make the course very easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.
Helped reinforce concepts and helped me to visualize. It gave me a better idea of what to expect in the Cannabis Industry. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Associate at Sevenleaf.ca
I am from the food industry. After this training, I have in-depth knowledge and the information needed for [a career in the] Cannabis Industry. I feel like I have been fulfilled with knowledge and understanding of the regulations, responsibilities I can bring to my work to deal with challenges. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Specialist
An extensive and comprehensive master grower session with 2 knowledgeable experts on an important part of the supply chain. Year 2020.
It was nice to attend the workshop for process-related validation for cannabis. I have experience with the validation process but here I came to know more about the process validation and with cannabis, it was new for me. It was an excellent experience with this two days workshop. I got great information. Year 2020.
Very useful and very detailed. I enjoyed learning from the instructor very much.
I worked in the pharmaceutical industry and I was looking for a career change in the cannabis industry. Excellent QA training and I appreciate the insightfulness of the requirements. Thank you, instructors, for sharing your “life experience” in the pharma/GMP/cannabis field. I truly admire your professionalism. Right after the completion of the QA training, I landed in a QA lead role in a leading cannabis company. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Manager
It was good! Year 2020.
I honestly think your staff did an amazing job as well as the extended classes shows your dedication to helping each student. Year 2018.
The workshop was very helpful and innovative. It did give me an insight into the purpose of validation in the field of cannabis. Moreover, it covered aspects of validation in regards to raw materials, samples, facilities, finished products and the importance of sanitation. Year 2020.
The most potentially useful part of this program is the networking that was accomplished. Year 2020.
Master Grower training was a great experience. The presentation was detailed with lots of examples and scenarios that could benefit us in the future. Year 2021.
I am absolutely honored to have been under your study. You have shown me what a graceful, knowledgeable, highly educated woman in a leadership role acts like. I cannot wait to continue my education with your business. Your integrity and the fact that you risked your reputation and career to help improve and set standards for the cannabis industry is astounding. Thank you. Year 2019.
CEO at Professional Cannabis Consulting Inc.
Excellent workshop! Please keep it up and come up with other important topics! Thank you! Year 2018.
The course provided valuable information regarding the chemical compounds of cannabis. This will be quite useful in helping customers.
It gave me the knowledge about Cannabis Regulations Act & requirements of cannabis industry and role of QAP in this industry setup. Year 2018.
An extensive and comprehensive session with 2 knowledgeable experts on an important part of the supply chain. Year 2020.