Course Content:

Introduction to the value of GACP

Lesson 1: The Makings of a Cannabis Quality Management System

• The Makings Cannabis Quality Management System

Lesson 2: Technical Planning for Implementation of a Cannabis Cultivation Quality Management System using GACP

• Technical Planning for Implementation of a Cannabis Cultivation QMS
• Implementing a QMS
• Organization Structure
• Product Definition
• Process Flow
• Assessing Risk
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Risk Score
• Planning Considerations for the Facility
• Equipment
• Knowledge Check
• What are the 2 variables used in calculating risk?
• PRP stands for:
• Which statement is false?

Lesson 3: Pre-Harvesting and GACP

• Pre-Harvesting
• Cultivation
• Site Selection and Plant Selection
• Harvesting
• Knowledge Check
• Which item is not part of GACP?
• Tools for cutting don’t require cleaning because they are only used on the same plants
• Waste containers should be made of impervious material
• Three of the most important points include hygiene, protection from insects, and sanitation.

Lesson 4: Post Harvesting and GACP with GMP

• Post-Harvesting
• Post-harvest processing
• Inspection and sorting
• Primary Processing
• Drying
• Trimming
• In-process Quality Control
• In-Process Quality Control Activities
• Bulk Packaging and Labeling
• Storage
• Quality Assurance and the Audit Function
• Documentation
• Documentation Structure
• Personnel
• Personal Hygiene
• Knowledge Check
• Specific Processing

Lesson 5: Learning Reflection and Final Exam