Cannabis Processing Technician, Advanced Certificate

College(s):
OHProgram Code: 0464
The Advanced Certificate (AC) in Cannabis Processing Technician purpose is to permit individuals to continue in the Cannabis Studies pathway by pursuing the advanced certificate that allows them to gain an understanding of the scientific and processing components of the industry, including the cultivation and the social implications of the cannabis industry from a historical, structural and advocacy lens. Individuals will be prepared to advance in the cannabis industry from an equitable perspective. In addition, processing and extraction techniques are taught in this certificate and can lead towards careers in cultivation facilities or labs.
Industry standards require students to be at least 21 years of age to work in a dispensary and other cannabis industry entities. Students may take coursework prior to turning 21, but should be aware that they will not be able to work in the cannabis industry until they are 21.

Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Courses | ||
ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
or SOC 241 | Institutional Racism | |
Required Program Core | ||
CANBS 110 | Introduction to Cannabis | 3 |
CANBS 111 | Cannabis and the Law | 3 |
CANBS 113 | Entering the Cannabis Industry | 2 |
CANBS 114 | Restorative Justice in Cannabis | 3 |
CANBS 115 | Cannabis Quality and Compliance | 3 |
CANBS 201 | Cannabis Processing | 6 |
CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
HORTIC 104 | Plant Propagation | 4 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an advanced certificate in Cannabis Processing Technician. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Applied Cannabis Studies and an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Cannabis Processing Technician. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
CANBS 110 | Introduction to Cannabis 1 | 3 |
CANBS 113 | Entering the Cannabis Industry | 2 |
CANBS 115 | Cannabis Quality and Compliance 1 | 3 |
CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
HORTIC 104 | Plant Propagation 1 | 4 |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CANBS 111 | Cannabis and the Law | 3 |
CANBS 114 | Restorative Justice in Cannabis | 3 |
CANBS 201 | Cannabis Processing | 6 |
ENGLISH 101 or SOC 241 | Composition or Institutional Racism | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
- 1
Concurrent enrollment is required for CANBS 110, CANBS 115, and HORTIC 104.