CANNABIS GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Industrial Cannabis Production Technology

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Program Details

Program code: IND.CAN.PROT.DIP
Credential Awarded: Post Secondary Diploma
Program Duration: 1 Year Program
Delivery: Full-time
Delivery Mode : Online / On Campus
Program Start Date(s) : January | May | September
English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5, Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program

Both Online and OnCampus training is available

*Please Note: Weekday and weekend schedules are available, contact the college for more details.

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Program Overview

The nine-month technology-driven cannabis production program prepares you for industry-relevant jobs comprising Cannabis Master Grower, Responsible Person, Cultivation Technician, Extraction Technologist, Cannabis Consultant/Educator and Product Developer. The program also opens career paths in cannabis sectors from healthcare, edibles, and cosmetics to nutraceuticals in Canada. Through this program, you will learn how the Canadian cannabis industry’s regulatory framework applies to commercial cannabis production. The program covers Cannabis Regulations and Cannabis Commercial Production Mechanisms (Cannabis Cultivation, Extraction, Biotechnological Processes, and Tissue Culture) and all the production-related activities within the scope of the Cannabis Regulations Act.

The program provides extensive knowledge on cannabis history and related regulations, current cannabis regulatory requirements, cannabis quality management systems, cannabis plant diseases, and current cannabis pest management techniques and sanitation programs besides other topics. Students will also learn skills through hands-on training or online satellite training with cannabis plants.

Industrial workshops and production practical training in the curriculum helps in ultimate cannabis production exposure. The NACPT has a faculty of professional expertise and industrial knowledge who conduct regular program reviews for an updated course content that cater to the current job market in cannabis production.

Prerequisite Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5, Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program

Duration: 8 Weeks, Mode of Delivery: In person

ESL – Level 5 is the prerequisite program to enroll into any academic program for temporary residence students in Canada. Integrate intermediate grammar to advanced level of speaking, writing, listening and written communication.

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JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

NACPT offers its unique job development program for all graduates. Being a part of the program will allow the graduates to work with an industry professional, individually, to obtain the maximum job opportunities in the Cannabis Production Technology industry. As part of the job development program, the career development team will help each NACPT graduate tailor the resume, prepare candidates for specific job positions, conduct mock interviews, connect with industry experts, and have exclusive access to the job market. Every qualified student will receive references on particular projects completed under this program. You will also have the opportunity to with NACPT alumni working in pharma or related sectors.

NACPT has designed this Job Development Program to help the students prepare a career plan knowing the industry better through expert advice. Please note that this program is optional and is not mandatory for graduation. Learn More.

GRANTS / SCHOLARSHIPS / EDUCATIONAL PLANS

NACPT offers various grants under the Government of Canada as well as scholarships to our students who are qualified for the same. Find out all the available grants from the link below.

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Program Outline

Semester 1

CANP001 – Cannabis Plant Science

CANP002 – Cannabis Regulations

CANP003 – Cannabis Commercial Production Mechanisms

CANP004 – Cannabis Plant Pathology

CANP005 – Cannabis Facility Design

Semester 2

CANP006 – Cannabis Security and Plant Management

CANP007 – Cannabis Entomology and Pest Management

CANP008 – Cannabis Sanitization Program

CANP009 – Cannabis Good Production Practice

CANP0010 – Cannabis Analytical Chemistry

Semester 3

CANP0011 – Cannabis Supply Chain

CANP0013 – Cannabis Plant Biotechnology

CANP0014 – Cannabis Quality Management Systems

CANP0015 – Cannabis-Infused Product Development

CANP0016 – Cannabis Production Exposure

Cannabis Production Exposure – The program will include industrial workshops and production practices training where the students will closely work with the institution to go through industrial exposure.

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Additional Program Info

Skills Acquired
Career
Admission Requirements
International Students
Domestic Students

Skills Acquired

Following are some of the skills you learn through this program:

Design and establish effective cannabis facility for production
Operate and manage cannabis facilities
Produce quality cannabis products as per the regulatory standard
Select the appropriate technology into the cannabis production process and facility
Comply with cannabis regulatory standards
Comply with current cannabis production technology
Develop cannabis processes, procedures, policies and protocols
Able to investigate any deviations and implement CAPA into the processes and systems
Control cannabis diseases in an effective manner
Control cannabis pests as per regulatory standards
Establish effective cannabis sanitation program
Implement appropriate Quality Assurance Systems and Quality Management Systems
Develop current cannabis good production practice procedure
Introduce cannabis tissue culture and biotechnological processes
Develop appropriate process qualification methods for cannabis production
Implement effective supply chain management program
Standardization or validation of various Processes/systems
Develop cannabis infused products includes edibles, cosmetics and etc.
Test and release cannabis products as per the regulatory standards

Careers

Careers to be pursued after graduation:

Responsible Person (RP)
Master Grower (MG)
Cannabis Extraction Head
Cultivation Technicians
Extraction Technologists
Tissue Culture Technicians
Up-Steam/Down-Stream Technologists
Process Engineers/Scientists
Product Developers
Clinical Research Associates
Technical Writers
Cannabis Master Production Growers
Sales And Marketing Associates
Cannabis Consultants/Educators
Validation Specialists
Head of Security
Policy Makers

Who Can Apply

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or
Mature Students or at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic SLE with a minimum score of 11

Admission Requirements

International Students

Attach a copy of your academic record in your native language and in official/certified English translation.
Students from countries where first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency:
IELTS Academic: An overall minimum score of 6.0 (no single test score below 5.0),
TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based),
CAEL: Overall band score of 60.
Students without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent must write the Wonderlic Assessment Test.
Students who are or above 18 years of age should pass the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.
(The assessment will help measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees for a range of occupations.)
Submit your application with required documents to info@nacptpharmacollege.com

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

Attach a copy of your academic record in your native language and in official/certified English translation.
Students without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent must write the Wonderlic Assessment Test.
Students who are or above 18 years of age should pass the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.
(The assessment will help measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees for a range of occupations.)
Submit your application with required documents to info@nacptpharmacollege.com

application procedure

Please allow for 1 – 2 business days for our administrative team to review your application.

Once your application has been reviewed, our administrative team will contact you to book a meeting for any grant application (if applicable) or to create your payment plan.