Cannabis Handler Certificate

Designed to satisfy food safety certificate requirements, modified specifically for application in the cannabis industry.       

Bonus Content:

  • Cannabinoids 101, Terpenes 101
  • Intro to the Endocannabinoid System
  • How to Recommend Cannabis Strains
  • 500 Hottest Jobs in Cannabis” Ebook

Course Description

Do you need food safety training to manufacture and product cannabis edibles and other products? Our Cannabis Handler Certificate is your convenient, online gateway to essential industry skills. Accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board, this course meets the ASTM D8403-21 standard, ensuring you’re learning the latest in cannabis handling and safety. Get the accredited training you need, right from the comfort of your home, to produce top-quality, compliant cannabis products.

Stand out to employers by showcasing your skills and knowledge in best practices for cannabis food safety. 

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Topics Covered​

  1. Importance of health and safety
  2. Health and safety program
  3. Health and safety risk assessment
  4. Slips, trips, and falls
  5. Health and safety training requirements
  6. Health and safety manager
  7. Protective Personal equipment
  8. Safety signage
  9. Accident procedures and first aid
  10. Eyewash stations
  1. Emergency Action Plan
  2. Fire prevention and fire extinguishers
  3. HAZCOM
  4. threatening events
  5. Flood and sewage back up
  6. Chemical spills
  1. Why food safety matters
  2. Foodborne illnesses and food poisoning
  3. Foods associated with food poisoning
  4. Common food poisoning germs & allergens
  5. Prevention and temperature control
  6. People at higher risk of food poisoning
  7. When to see a doctor
  8. Rules of food safety
  9. Cleaning
  10. Separation & storage
  11. Temperature
  12. Chilling and refrigeration
  13. Approved sources
  1. Lock-out and tag-out procedures
  2. Record and info keeping
  3. Staying safe when using equipment and machinery
  1. Worker cleanliness
  2. Hand sanitation
  3. Wounds and infections
  4. Protective clothing
  5. Prohibited items
  6. Eating and drinking
  7. Smoking and tobacco products
  8. Drug use
  9. Violence and weapons
  10. GMP signage
  1. Over-consuming cannabis
  1. QMS
  2. HACCP
  3. Production Hazard Analysis
  4. Critical control points
  5. CCP Assignments
  6. Production Flow charts
  7. Product manufacturing Processes
  8. Product classification and control
  9. Product specifications
  10. Control of contaminants
  11. Control of allergens
  12. Pre-operation inspection
  13. Production records
  14. Yield analysis and reconciliation
  15. Non-conformance to process
  16. Product rejection process
  17. Quarantined products and materials
  18. Corrective action reports
  19. CCP records management
  1. Product storage requirements
  2. Storage area access control
  3. Quarantined material segregation
  4. Storage area construction
  5. Cleaning storage areas
  1. Product testing plan
  2. Sampling procedures
  3. Test lab standards
  4. Allowable thresholds
  5. Microbiological testing
  6. Solvent and chemical residue
  7. Metals
  8. Pesticide residue
  9. Potency and cannabinoid profile
  10. Contaminants and filth
  11. Test result analysis
  12. Batch monitoring
  13. Test records
  1. Product and label specifications’
  2. Labeling protocol
  3. Warning labels
  4. Cannabis-infused product labels
  5. Exit packaging
  6. Child-resistant packaging
  7. Tamper-evidence packaging
  1. Sanitation procedures and required training’
  2. Master sanitation schedule
  3. Cleaning equipment and supplies
  4. Equipment identification
  5. Sanitation logs
  6. Floor drain cleaning
  7. Swab testing
  8. Protection during cleaning
  1. Toilet and handwashing facilities
  2. Secondary hand sanitation stations
  3. Ware-washing sink
  4. Drinking water
  5. Changing area
  6. Pest control and Integrated pest management

Topics Covered​

  • Health & Safety in the Workplace
  • Emergencies & Disasters
  • Food Safety (state dependent)
  • Equipment & Machine Requirements
  • Hygiene & Personnel Best Practices
  • Responsible Use
  • Product Quality
  • Product Storage
  • Product Testing
  • Packaging & Labeling
  • General Sanitation & Cleaning
  • Maintaining Sanitary Facilities

Explore Sample Content

Our cannabis food safety training doesn’t just meet state-mandated training requirements, it is educational and entertaining to watch. Easy to digest videos help you learn important topics so that you can excel in your role and better serve clients and patients. 

Badge + Skills Earned

Kickstart or upgrade your career in the cannabis industry with our comprehensive online course. Upon completion, you’ll earn a digital badge you can proudly display on LinkedIn or in emails, signaling to employers your specialized training and expertise.

This comprehensive course equips you with vital skills and knowledge, such as:

  • Health & Safety in the Workplace
  • Emergencies & Disasters
  • Food Safety (state dependent)
  • Equipment & Machine Requirements
  • Hygiene & Personnel Best Practices
  • Responsible Use
  • Product Quality
  • Product Storage
  • Product Testing
  • Packaging & Labeling
  • General Sanitation & Cleaning
  • Maintaining Sanitary Facilities

This badge is your verified credential, issued by GF Institute through Credly, affirming your mastery of industry-specific best practices. Plus, gain exclusive access to the GF Institute employer network, connecting you to invaluable career resources. Elevate your professionalism and marketability in the cannabis industry today.

Start Your Cannabis Handler Certificate training today!

Get access to this online course, designed to help you master best practices for handling cannabis. This ANSI-approved program meets food safety certification requirements in several states. Plus, get 2 hours of bonus content to help you stand out to employers and grow your cannabis knowledge, including: 

  • Cannabinoids 101
  • Terpenes 101
  • Intro to the Endocannabinoid System
  • How to Recommend Cannabis Strains
  • 500 Hottest Jobs in Cannabis” Ebook