Basic Cannabis Horticulture

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.