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Required Vendor Training is a training program for licensed cannabis operators required by state regulatory bodies and agencies, designed to protect consumers and establish industrial operating standards.
Green Flower’s Required Vendor Training program has been approved for use by the Cannabis Control Board of the State of Vermont.
Duration
3 – 4 Hours
Modules
16
Vermont CCB Board Rule 2.2.5(b)(i-v) and 2.2.5(c) requires that all customer-facing employees of retail cannabis establishments complete trainings regarding the following topics, and may not sell cannabis or cannabis products to consumers until they do so:
This certificate course has been approved by the Vermont CCB to provide the training required.
To view approved Green Flower RVT programs in other states, click below:
Earn the Required Vendor Badge, a third-party, verifiable digital badge that represents your professional skills and training accomplishments on LinkedIn or email signatures.
This badge represents to employers that a learner has completed an approved Green Flower cannabis education class designed to satisfy food and product safety requirements, adapted and applied specifically to the commercial cannabis context by industry leaders.
The specific job skills represented by this badge include: compliant practices; diversity, equity, & inclusion in cannabis; cannabis effects on the human body; checking identification; handling difficult situations with patients in cannabis retail; security; waste disposal; health & safety best practices; inventory tracking; transportation; delivery; business records labeling; enforcement & discipline; and general cannabis regulations.
Professional badges are issued by GF Institute through Credly, a third-party skill verification platform. GF Institute is an organization that works with trusted subject matter experts to create the industry’s most-trusted standardized cannabis credentials.
Welcome to Green Flower’s Responsible Vendor Training Program.
This program and the certificate earned demonstrate that learners have gained the knowledge required to satisfy minimum licensure requirements as set by the state of Vermont.
There are a total of 16 modules to complete in this course, including a 30 question multiple choice final exam.
What do Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean in Cannabis?
This module includes 22 informative slides on the importance of DEI in the cannabis industry, a knowledge check, and 2 related video segments.
In this module, the specific topics covered are: Physical & Mental Health effects, Modes of Consumption & Safety Guidelines, Cannabis Addiction, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding, Using Cannabis Responsibly, and the effect of cannabis on minors.
Module includes 18 slides of cannabis education information, a knowledge check, and 2 related video segments.
This module includes 13 slides of information on preventing diversion, preventing the sale of cannabis to minors, and best practices in checking IDs.
This module contains 5 slides of information on dealing with difficult situations in cannabis, including intoxicated customers, illegal activities, and potential de-escalation strategies.
This module includes 3 slides of information on general business rules applicable to licensed cannabis operations.
In this module, the specific topics covered are: Introduction to Security Procedures, Security Plans, Physical Security, Master Security Programs, Risk Analysis, Limited Access Areas, Signage, Alarm Systems, and Video Surveillance. Module content includes 13 slides of cannabis education information, a knowledge check, and 1 related video segment.
This module includes 4 slides of information on waste disposal in cannabis businesses, what it means to be unusable and unrecognizable, and simple best practice recommendations that simply daily operations.
In this module, the specific topics covered are: Personal Hygiene, On-Premises Sanitation, Safe Storage, Cultivation Specific Health & Safety Requirements, Edible Cannabis GMP Requirements, Traceability & Product Recalls, and Fire Prevention. Module content includes 13 slides of cannabis education information, a knowledge check, and 2 related video segments.7
This module includes 4 slides of information on patient and consumer allotment considerations, “looping”, and the right to refuse sales.
In this module, the specific topics covered are: Inventory Tracking Systems, Inventory Tracking Requirements, and some key tips for using inventory tracking systems. Module content includes 5 slides of cannabis education information, a knowledge check, and 1 related video segment.
In this module, the specific topics covered are: Cash Handling & Transportation, Transport Manifests, and Inventory Tracking & Transportation. Module content includes 5 slides of cannabis education information, a knowledge check, and 1 related video segment.
This module includes 5 slides of information on business records in licensed cannabis operations, including required records, personnel records, and patient/consumer confidentiality.
This module includes 6 slides of information on labeling in cannabis, including label requirements, required information, cannabis indicators, and other warning labels.
This module includes 6 slides of information on enforcement & discipline in licensed cannabis operations, including local licensing authority, inspections, incident reporting, administrative liability, and criminal liability.
The Responsible Vendor Training final exam includes 30 multiple choice questions drawn directly from lesson content. To pass, learners must complete the exam with a score of 70 or above.
Learners are given two opportunities to pass the final exam before the assessment becomes locked.
To facilitate digital exam proctoring requirements, learners are required to upload a picture of themselves holding a valid government-issued identification card that clearly shows both their picture and name.
Valid forms of identification accepted for this purpose include driver’s license, military ID, or a passport.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this program and learned a variety of new things. I will be recommending completing this course to many of my colleagues!
Having a resource like Green Flower’s training programs to back up what we’re telling our clients adds so much value. They feel confident what I’m telling them is true, and it’s always great to have a reputable source of verified information in this emerging and fast-growing industry.
This training program covers the most important topics every cannabis employee needs to know.
It’s definitely worth the time, money, and experience gained to get this information for your team. Even for someone who works with regulations frequently, I found this content easy to digest and retain both for new employees and as a refresher course for long-term team members.
We work with cannabis operators of all sizes to help you build a training program that meets the specific needs of your team and your business while making regulatory compliance simpler to maintain and manage.
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