Part-Time Studies – in partnership with Niagara College faculty who teach courses through the college’s Commercial Cannabis Production program – is launching a new Professional Series and Retail Workshops (in addition to the Community Series that launched in fall 2019) to engage licensed producers, retail professionals, and those looking to develop a greater understanding about cannabis.
Professional Series for licensed producers
New this winter, Part-Time Studies will offer a professional series of courses for those who want to expand their knowledge, taught by experts in the field, our experienced NC faculty, and representatives from Health Canada. Participants who complete a course will receive a Statement of Recognition Certificate.
The Professional Series includes two courses geared towards licensed producers on quality assurance and control, as well as integrated pest management for cannabis cultivation.
Retail Workshops led by local dispensary owners
In addition, four seminar courses on the retail cannabis industry will be led by local owners and managers of the only two legal dispensaries here in the Niagara region, The Niagara Herbalist and Choom, geared towards retail professionals in the cannabis industry or those seeking employment in retail. Topics include an introduction and orientation to the industry, growing techniques and terminology, supply chain management and compliance, and front-line language and understanding your customer. Grant funding is available through NC’s Community Employment Services.
Community Series
The Community Series, first offered in the fall of 2019, is back with four evening and weekend courses. Participants will get a glimpse into NC’s cannabis teaching and research lab, the Cannabunker. The courses are introductory in nature and are for anyone looking to develop a greater understanding about cannabis.
The Community Series includes:
- The history and evolution of cannabis: From prohibition to legalization (Feb. 17, 7-9 p.m.)
- The cannabis plant: From seed to sale (Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m.)
- Quality, regulations, access (Feb. 26, 7-9 p.m.)
- Growing cannabis @ home (Feb. 22. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) (NEW)
Participants can sign up for individual courses, or the full roster.
Most seminars and workshops will be held at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
See the full course roster: niagaracollege.ca/parttimestudies/cannabis101
