By rdnewsNOW staff

Olds College launches new Cannabis Production Program

May 1, 2018 | 9:40 AM

Olds College has begun taking registrations for a new Cannabis Production program.

The program will be offered through Continuing Education in partnership with Sundial and Terra Life Sciences.

It will consist of four online courses followed by a two week field study where students will get hands-on experience at Sundial and Terra Life Sciences.

They include:

– Introduction to Horticulture Production
– Introduction to Crop Production and Facilities
– Cannabis Legislation and Documentation
– Horticulture for Cannabis Production

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Registration for the new Cannabis Production Program, opens May 1, with delivery starting July 3.

“Olds College has supported the horticulture industry for over 50 years, offering hands-on programming that explores the production and management of plants, management of pests, landscapes, soils and
water systems,” comments Debbie Thompson, Vice President Academic & Student Experience and Chief Innovation Officer. “We are pleased to be working with our new Cannabis Education and Research Industry Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from industry and the College, to create new programming and research opportunities that support the cannabis sector and provide new learning opportunities for our students.”

After students complete the online portion, they will apply the production practices in a hands-on environment through a series of short work experience opportunities at Sundial and Terra Life Sciences.

“Sundial is committed to the development of a highly skilled cannabis production workforce in Alberta,” explained Sundial’s CEO, Torsten Kuenzlen. “This partnership with Olds College allows us to support our local community while preparing individuals for employment in the cannabis industry.”
“This program is a valuable addition to the Olds College curriculum, given the growing need for educated and trained employees in the medical cannabis sector,” said Dr. Anil Jain, President and CEO of Terra Life Sciences. “We are proud to support our community neighbour and partner, Olds College, and we look forward to welcoming program participants, and program graduates, to Terra Life Sciences.”

The College is also developing a second Continuing Education course that will be available in the fall, called Cannabis Retail Advisor.

(Gary McKinnon – Olds College)