The Basic Cannabis Horticulture Certificate of Achievement Program prepares workers for careers linked to cannabis horticulture-related occupations, including Grower/Horticulturist/Cultivation technician, Propagator, Trimmer/Post-Harvest Specialist, and other identified occupations. This program combines classroom learning and hands-on skill development in labs, fieldwork, and field trips. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in basic horticultural principles, plant biology and physiology, outdoor and greenhouse cannabis cultivation, and cannabis genetics; industry-standard skills and practices related to safe work practices and ergonomics, and resume-writing and interview skills.

Major course requirements can be completed in two semesters.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include Grower/Horticulturist/Cultivation Technician, Propagator, and Trimmer/Post Harvester.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Apply cannabis biology, physiology, and plant nutrition knowledge to cannabis cultivation practices.

- Use various horticulture tools safely and properly sterilize tools.

- Build healthy soil and mix organic container media optimized for cannabis production.

- Propagate and maintain cannabis plants through vegetative growth and flowering.

- Apply cannabis IPM treatments. 6. Apply harvesting and post-harvest handling best practices.