# Basic Cannabis Horticulture (Certificate of Achievement)

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Landscape Horticulture

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##### Program Description

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.

##### Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Apply cannabis biology, physiology, and plant nutrition knowledge to cannabis cultivation practices.
2.  Use various horticulture tools safely and properly sterilize tools.
3.  Build healthy soil and mix organic container media optimized for cannabis production.
4.  Propagate and maintain cannabis plants through vegetative growth and flowering.
5.  Apply cannabis IPM treatments.
6.  Apply harvesting and post-harvest handling best practices.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | | 16.5-17.5 |
| **Core Courses:** | | 11.5 |
| LANHT 19 | Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| LANHT 230 | Introduction to Cannabis Production | 3 |
| LANHT 233 | Cannabis Careers | 1 |
| LANHT 235 | Cannabis Pruning, Harvesting, and Trimming | 0.5 |
| LANHT 237 | Spring Cannabis Lab | 2 |
| LANHT 239 | Fall Cannabis Lab | 2 |
| **Choose One:** | | 3 |
| LANHT 1 | Introduction to Landscape Horticulture with Lab (Day) | 3 |
| LANHT 1E | Introduction to Landscape Horticulture (Evening) | 3 |
| **Choose One:** | | 2-3 |
| LANHT 234 | Cannabis History and Genetics | 3 |
| LANHT 238 | Summer Cannabis Lab | 2 |
| LANHT 240 | Personal Use Cannabis Garden Cultivation | 3 |