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Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate

Program Details

  • Start Date: December 9, 2024, more
  • Certification: Certificates
  • Duration: 5 weeks

Program Overview

The Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in cannabis quality assurance. The program is divided into 4 modules: Cannabis, Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, Practical Quality Assurance Concepts for Cannabis, Plant Sanitation, and Edibles Processing.

In the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations module, students will explore the legal and regulatory framework governing the production and sale of cannabis products in Canada. They will learn about the different laws and regulations that apply to cannabis production, including the Cannabis Act, the Food and Drug Regulations, and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.

Students will also learn about Good Production Practices (GPP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality control, record keeping, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for cannabis production. Furthermore, students will also learn the importance of plant sanitation in cannabis cultivation such as best practices for cleaning equipment, tools, and surfaces, as well as develop sanitation programs for cultivation facilities, and the importance of environmental monitoring and control. Furthermore, students will also learn the importance of plant sanitation in cannabis cultivation such as best practices for cleaning equipment, tools, and surfaces, as well as develop sanitation programs for cultivation facilities, and the importance of environmental monitoring and control.

Finally, the Edibles Safety, HACCP and PCP covers the additional layer of quality assurance that comes with the introduction of food ingredients. Students will learn about food safety requirements for edible cannabis producers, including how to develop the PCP plan required by regulations, and how to implement a HACCP plan to ensure even more control over the safety of the final product.

By the end of the program, students will have a deep understanding of the quality assurance requirements when producing and processing cannabis in a heavily regulated environment. They will have gained a deeper understanding of how to establish a Quality Management System, which includes an understanding Good Production Practices (GPP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality control, record keeping, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for cannabis production. Students will also learn the importance of plant sanitation in cannabis cultivation such as best practices for cleaning equipment, tools, and surfaces, as well as develop sanitation programs for cultivation facilities, and the importance of environmental monitoring and control. Finally, they will also have gained an understanding of the additional layer of quality assurance that comes with the introduction of food ingredients through the Edibles Safety, HACCP and PCP module. They will have learned about food safety requirements for edible cannabis producers, including how to develop the PCP plan required by regulations, and how to implement a HACCP plan to ensure even more control over the safety of the final product.

Program Outline

Cannabis, Food and Drugs Act, and Regulations
  • Introduction to Cannabis Regulations
  • Licenses, Permits and Authorizations
  • Security Requirements
  • Good Production Practices (GPP)
  • Classes of Cannabis Products
  • Packaging and Labelling Requirements
  • Record Keeping and Reporting
  • Destruction
  • Amendments
Practical Quality Assurance Concepts for Cannabis
  • Introduction to Quality Assurance (QA) Concepts for Cannabis
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Production Practices (GPP) for Cannabis
  • Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) in Cannabis Production
  • Record keeping and Documentation Practices for Cannabis Production
Plant Sanitation
  • Introduction to Plant Sanitation for Cannabis Cultivation
  • Cannabis Sanitation Regulations
  • Sanitation Program Development
  • Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
  • WHMIS
  • Chemical Safety
  • Master Cleaning Schedule
  • Monitoring
  • Sanitation Training Records
  • Pest Control
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Cleaning Equipment & Tools
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Equipment Sanitation
Edibles Safety, PCP and HACCP
  • Introduction to Edibles Safety
  • Prerequisite Programs
  • HACCP Forms
  • HACCP Plan Development, Implementation, and Maintenance
  • HACCP Auditing
  • Systematic Approach to HACCP
  • Overview of SFCA & SFCR
  • Preventative Control Plans
  • Importing & Exporting

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the cannabis industry, particularly in quality assurance roles. It is also suitable for individuals who are currently working in the industry and looking to expand their knowledge and skills in quality assurance.

This program is designed for individuals who have a background in science, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, research and development, food technology, or a related field, and who are interested in applying their knowledge in the cannabis industry.

Overall, this program is ideal for anyone who is interested in the science behind cannabis quality assurance as well as regulatory affairs and maintain compliance.

Completing a Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program at AAPS opens a wide range of careers in the cannabis industry. Employers in every sector know that they can count on the experience and skills of AAPS graduates for positions including:

  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Packaging and Labeling Specialist
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Production Supervisor
  • Quality Assurance Auditor
  • Quality Control Specialist

To register, contact us via telephone at 416-502-2277 or by email at info@aaps.ca.