Offered by Cégep Gérald-Godin in Montréal, Canada, Diploma in Production et transformation du cannabis AEC is a diploma in Trades programme. The programme runs for 14 months, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Trades
Duration: 14 months
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: cgodin.qc.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This AEC (attestation d'études collégiales) programme trains specialists in cannabis production and processing, with competencies recognized by a Quebec higher-education institution to ensure the quality and safety of cannabis-derived products. Coursework covers preparing fresh and dried plant material, monitoring growing conditions and plant maturation, extracting cannabis oil, managing and denaturing production residues, applying good laboratory and production practices, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The programme runs 14 months in hybrid format. It suits candidates who enjoy hands-on work with equipment and instruments, methodical step-by-step processes, and the sciences, particularly chemistry and biology. Admission requires a Diploma of Secondary Studies or training judged sufficient by the cégep, along with a Diploma of Vocational Studies or an interruption of full-time studies of at least two consecutive sessions or one school year. Particular conditions require Secondary IV mathematics and physical science and Secondary V chemistry, or equivalent upgrading, and reaching the legal age for cannabis consumption and possession in Quebec (21) by the start of training. Graduates work across private companies, government or private inspection services, greenhouses, production facilities, and processing laboratories.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Open to candidates holding a Diploma of Secondary Studies, or training judged sufficient by the cégep, who also meet one of the general AEC conditions (Diploma of Vocational Studies, or an interruption of full-time studies, totalling at least two consecutive sessions or one school year). Particular conditions require successful completion of Secondary IV mathematics (TS/SN, Math 436) and physical science (STE/SE, Sciences physiques 436) and Secondary V chemistry (Chimie 534), or equivalent upgrading; prior collegial or university science studies or relevant experience is considered an asset; and candidates must have reached the legal age for cannabis consumption and possession in Quebec (21) at the start of training. Selection requires passing a written French-language test and/or a selection interview, and candidates must never have been found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code.
