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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.
Trainee
Both presenters were very knowledgeable, energetic and informative. Dr. Brigitte was extremely pleasant to listen to. Very thorough information. Year 2020.
Tara Renwick
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
I found the four-day course very helpful with how the course material was relayed. The instructors were very knowledgeable and always willing to help with any questions. The instructors were very knowledgeable in cannabis and made it easy to learn and interesting online. All of them were so willing to help with any questions or concerns. Year 2021.
Trainee
It was useful for clarity on the cannabis space. I learned a lot about what job roles and opportunities are available in the cannabis industry. Year 2019.
Nav Sidhu
Graduate from Preventive Control Plans for Cannabis Certificate Program
Very good starting point for PCP. Year 2019.
Manager – Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, Motif Labs
Sivasankari C.
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
The entire session is informative. Mr. Gavyd and Mr. Louis were very patient and addressed each one of our questions in a detailed manner. Dr. Steve’s presentation was very detailed and informative. Thanks, dean for arranging these speakers. Would highly recommend this program to everyone. Year 2018.
David McDonald
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
The most potentially useful part of this program is the networking that was accomplished. Year 2020.
Jason Cotton
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Overall I think the Master Grower training was well presented with loads of great tips and information! Year 2020.
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
Seeing how strict the regulations are within facilities is satisfying as a recreational consumer. Year 2021.
Dr. Dail Crawford
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
The course was very informative and has increased my knowledge as a first-timer in getting into the industry. The lecturer was very thorough in bringing over the material. Year 2021.
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Cannabis Responsible Person Certificate Program
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.
Alireza Asghari
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
It was very useful and many information was covered during this training. Year 2020.
Quality Assurance Manager at ROSE LifeScience Inc.
Chitra Rao
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Very informative session. Good group discussion from other colleagues from industry. Year 2020.
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Cannabis Head of Security Certificate
The information in this chapter was in-depth for anyone looking to become head of security or anyone looking to hire a competent person. Year 2021.
Dan Jin
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
Very informative and comprehensive. Thank you. Year 2021.
David Limacher
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
The course was well presented with excellent instructors who possess great skills in providing real-world examples. The course materials are excellent and will be great for future references. This course will be beneficial to our organization. Thank you for putting on a great course. I learned a lot and plan on putting what I learned into action. I will proudly refer other people interested in cannabis courses to NACPT. Year 2021.
Noah Johnston
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Excellent teachers. Worth every penny! Year 2020.
Roxana M. Olaru
Graduate from Cannabis Fundamentals and Retail Certificate Training
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.
Alpesh Patel
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
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
Alain Costanzo
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
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.
Rohan Robinson
Graduate from Cannabis Fundamentals and Retail Certificate Training
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.
Dan Pobojewski
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
It was good! Year 2020.
Zana Gabriel Gordon
Graduate from Cannabis Fundamentals and Retail Certificate Training
Yes everyone involved with the cannabis industry should have this basic or more informative/in depth training in order to familiarize themselves with background knowledge. Hands on/visual interactions would be a nice addition to the course.
Trainee
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.
Jagmeet Raina
Highly informative and goes over job/workplace based protocols according to ACMPR. The instructors were amazing and outlined everything in an organized manner. Year 2020.
Trainee
Very useful and very detailed. I enjoyed learning from the instructor very much.
Fabiana Lapa
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
Great QA training program. Valuable Information. Year 2020.
Senior Account Manager at Isolocity
Tejaswini
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
Interesting and knowledgeable. Always end up with carrying good knowledge after the workshop. Looking forward to keep learning. Thankful to the dean for organizing a bunch of these in a diverse way to be an active learner. Year 2018.
Verena Brand
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
Cannabis is a very interesting plant and very sensitive. Presenters including Luis were very knowledgeable. Year 2018.
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Cannabis Facility Management and Security Certificate
Learning where and what municipality you choose to operate in can have an outcome on success was good material to cover. Year 2021.
Natalia Martsyniv
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
Thank you for nicely organized and presented materials. Year 2018.
Sheri Norman
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Amazing instructors and network availability. Good information. Year 2020.
Katsirakeron McComber
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
This master grower training was very useful in reassuring that all my studies have been correct along the line of following all aspects of GXP. Year 2020.
Production Team Member at Sublime Culture
Olivia Brown
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
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.
Chandresh Vyas
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
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
Ifteen Mohammed
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
Very informative and interactive workshop. Speakers were very knowledgeable on their respective topics. Sufficient time was provided for questions. Year 2018.