Commercial Cannabis Production - Graduate Certificate
There is a new and overwhelming need for qualified and highly skilled professionals in this emerging industry. NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in the cannabis business.
The Commercial Cannabis Production program provides training in the biological and cultural practices of cannabis production including plant nutrition, environment, lighting, climate control, pest control and cultivar selection.
Highlights
- Design and implement plant nutrition, lighting programs and integrated pest management programs to support optimal crop growth and quality.
- Develop expertise to become a Master Grower and Micro Cultivator License holder.
- Learn craft cannabis growing skills.
- Internship at a Health Canada Cannabis production License Holder.
- Interpret data to assess crop health and quality and adapt to growth conditions/pest management strategies.
- Comply with all regulatory and trade requirements for safe and legal cannabis production and packaging.
- Create production plans for the procurement of raw materials and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality crops.
- Develop and implement a costing system to accurately document and track crop production costs.
- Plan and oversee the allocation of staffing and space to support the execution of production plans.
- Interpret budgets and financial statements to inform efficient cannabis production operations.
- Access and analyze relevant contemporary research and apply findings, where appropriate, to cannabis.
- Comply with and execute appropriate security protocols to ensure the safety and security of staff and crop.
Campus Information
Niagara on the lake campus
This 125-acre campus features ecological lagoons, wetland systems, landscaped gardens and a 40-acre on-campus teaching vineyard. Students and visitors are also offered unique experiences at our on-campus enterprises; The NC Teaching Brewery, Winery, Distillery, NC Teaching Greenhouse and NC Teaching Spa, and Benchmark–a student-led restaurant that showcases food, wine and beer created and prepared by students.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
All candidates selected for an interview must present evidence of education credentials to support the requirements of the position they are applying to. Niagara College requires original certificates, diplomas, degrees or transcripts to be presented at the time of interview.
Educational credentials within Canada must be granted from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide a World Education Services (WES) evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials. Non-Canadian credentials must be at an accredited, recognized post-secondary institution and must be deemed to be equivalent to a certificate, diploma or degree at a recognized post-secondary institution in Ontario.
Candidates who have non-Canadian credentials who have not yet been assessed as indicated above are expected to make application to WES. Offers of employment require a completed evaluation from WES.
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Horticulture, Greenhouse Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology or a related discipline AND
- Proof of English proficiency
Pre-Admission Requirements
- For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study OR those who have an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by Niagara College), a portfolio must be submitted.
- Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age.
- Prior to registration, applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check to ensure eligibility to obtain the security clearance required under the Cannabis Act in order to work in the industry. This criminal record check will also be required to complete your work placement planned for the second semester. A criminal record check dated more than 90 days prior to the start of classes is considered invalid.
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: P0797
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
18919 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD
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