Description
Massachusetts Advanced Responsible Vendor Certification
The Massachusetts Advanced Responsible Vendor Certification is designed to take your cannabis industry expertise to the next level, providing access to a diverse, “Choose Your Adventure” curriculum with over 40 specialized training modules. Meeting the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s (CCC) Advanced Core Curriculum (ACC) standards, each module is crafted to fulfill the required four-hour “Advanced Core” training requirements while allowing participants to tailor their learning to their specific roles and interests. With this unique access to CCC-authorized “adventures,” participants can develop a knowledge bank that aligns with their career path, making this certification essential for those looking to specialize in their areas of interest within the cannabis industry.
This program offers a comprehensive approach that goes beyond basic compliance, immersing learners in industry standards and advanced best practices across multiple areas. Whether you’re focused on cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, retail dispensary operations, transportation, or social consumption, you’ll find targeted content that enhances your understanding and skill set. Specialized training also includes laboratory science, energy and environmental stewardship, and critical social responsibility components, such as diversity, equity, and worker safety.
This certification is ideal for those who have completed the Basic Core Curriculum and are ready to expand their expertise with advanced, role-specific training. The program’s structure empowers learners to engage in job-role-based modules that directly impact their daily operations, providing relevant insights into areas that matter most to them. For example, those in cultivation will delve into sustainable practices and energy management, while dispensary employees will explore customer engagement and responsible vendor practices that enhance patient and consumer satisfaction. By honing skills specific to their responsibilities, participants are well-prepared to optimize their performance and contribute to their organization’s success.
One of the standout benefits of this Advanced Responsible Vendor Certification is its emphasis on fostering a workforce committed to excellence. Each module supports the learner’s journey towards not only meeting state compliance but also establishing a standard of industry leadership. By covering essentials like food safety, sanitation, and data privacy, as well as emerging industry trends, this program equips you with a comprehensive toolkit to navigate the complexities of the cannabis market.
Enrolling in this certification means investing in a program that’s tailored to grow your career, enhance your workplace contributions, and ensure compliance with Massachusetts’ high standards for cannabis operations. With Green CulturED’s Advanced Responsible Vendor Certification, you’ll gain specialized expertise that makes a lasting impact in the cannabis industry, empowering you to take on your role with confidence and dedication.
Micro-Learning Format
Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) Program
As a registered cannabis agent in Maryland, you are required to complete the Responsible Vendor Training (RVT) program annually as mandated by COMAR 14.17.15.05(E)(2) and the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-1001(C), Annotated Code of Maryland. This program provides comprehensive training on critical regulatory aspects, including licensing protocols, age verification, record retention, privacy requirements, and legal liabilities related to cannabis handling and distribution.
The RVT is delivered online or through virtual classrooms, ensuring participant identity verification and interactivity throughout the certification. To pass, you must achieve a minimum score of 70% on a post-training proficiency exam per Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) standards to earn a certificate demonstrating compliance with state regulations.
Maryland Medical & Adult-Use Cannabis Vendor, Server & Seller Training Programs (Section 36-1001)
- Provide a core curriculum of relevant statutory and regulatory provisions (Section 36-1001(3)).
- Information on required licenses, age requirements, patient registry cards issued by the Administration, maintenance of records, privacy issues, and unlawful acts (Section 36-1001(3)(i)).
- Administrative and criminal liability and license and court sanctions (Section 36-1001(3)(ii)).
- Statutory and regulatory requirements for employees and owners (Section 36-1001(3)(iii)).
- Statutory and regulatory requirements related to cannabis sale, transfer, and delivery (Section 36-1001(3)(iv)).
- Acceptable forms of identification, including patient and caregiver identification cards (Section 36-1001(3)(v)).
- State and local licensing and enforcement (Section 36-1001(3)(vi)).
- Information on serving size, THC and cannabinoid potency, and impairment (Section 36-1001(3)(vii)).
