About the course

There is a new and overwhelming need for qualified and highly skilled professionals in this emerging industry. NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in the cannabis business.NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in an industry that needs highly-skilled professionals. This program will provide training in the biology and cultural practices of cannabis production including plant nutrition, environment, lighting, climate control, pest and disease control and cultivar selection.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Master grower

　　Micro cultivator

　　Operations manager

　　Propagation

　　Quality Assurance Associate

　　Extraction / Edibles

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Fall (September), 2024	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Winter (January), 2025	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Fall (September), 2025	Niagara-on-the-Lake
Winter (January), 2026	Niagara-on-the-Lake

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Niagara College

Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor?s Degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Horticulture, Greenhouse Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology or a related discipline

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test - 6.5 ? No individual band under 6.0.

　　Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test Paper-based: 550

　　Computer-based: 213

　　iBT: 79-80

　　Minimum: 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Niagara College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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