- Description
- Objectives
- Outline
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Cannabis is an ever-evolving industry with the rise of medical and recreational legalization in states across the country. As the industry changes and grows, the need for workers is on the rise. Our Cannabis Careers course introduces you to various job opportunities, job markets, and industry standards and practices. We explain what types of jobs and activities are involved in cultivation, processing, and dispensing. We also discuss techniques for applying for jobs.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall cannabis job opportunities and industry standards and practices
- Recognize activities and jobs in cultivation, processing, and dispensing
- Identify potential hazards in the cannabis industry
- Describe steps for applying for a job in the cannabis field
Cannabis Careers Module 1
Job Opportunities and Industry Standards and Practices
Every state and country can make its own laws that legalize or prohibit marijuana. This module discusses the topic of legalization and types of licenses. We also describe the basics of seed-to-sale inventory tracking, as well as common industry standards and practices.
- Legalization = Regulation Through Licensing
- Types of Licenses
- Geographic Distribution of Licenses
- Security
- Seed-to-Sale Inventory Tracking
Cannabis Careers Module 2
Hazards, Cultivation Activities, and Jobs
Module two discusses hazards and cautions within the cannabis industries, including issues with start-up companies, legalization, and competition for jobs. We also describe activities and jobs within the cultivation aspect of cannabis.
- Contradicting Laws
- Competition for Jobs
- Legalization Takes Years
- Indoor Facilities
- Environmental Control
Cannabis Careers Module 3
Processing and Dispensary Activities and Jobs
This module discusses aspects of processing and dispensing cannabis. We describe extraction processes, as well as how to use CO2 oil, butane hash oil, and how to develop hash.
Extraction is a Science
- CO2 Oil
- Butane Hash Oil
- Hash Kief
- Product Knowledge
Cannabis Careers Module 4
Ancillary Products, Service Companies, and Applying for Jobs
Our final module discusses elements that vendors and service companies use, such as machines, equipment, and materials. We also describe steps for applying for cannabis jobs.
- Vendors: Machines, Equipment, Materials
- Independent Laboratories
- Communications and Marketing
- Legal Services
- Steps for Applying for Jobs
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Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player