What is SellSafe?
SellSafe is a mandatory certification program designed to help licensed retail cannabis store staff understand how to sell legal cannabis responsibly. Other Canadian provinces may have similar social responsibility training programs for retail cannabis staff.
Persons requiring SellSafe must be certified prior to beginning work in the industry.
What topics are covered?
SellSafe is a social responsibility training program designed to help retail cannabis staff understand:
- The social responsibility policies that are important for their jobs
- How to prevent minors from purchasing cannabis, and
- Risks for cannabis-related harms.
SellSafe does not include information on all cannabis laws and policies.
Who needs to take this program?
SellSafe certification is mandatory for the following full- and part-time staff:
- Licensed premises owners who are responsible for directly managing a retail cannabis store;
- Licensed premises managers, supervisors, retailers, and cashiers;
- Security staff (directly employed or contracted by the licensee); and
- Direct supervisors of employees of a company contracted to provide security.
SellSafe is also mandatory for all managers, supervisors and all employees of a cannabis representative involved in the marketing, promotion and sales of a cannabis supplier's products.
What is the timeframe to complete the program?
Learners are given 30 days from the date and time of registration. You may enter and exit the program, sign in and out of your account, etc. as often as you like within 30 days from the date and time of registration. Your program access ends on the 30th day. After 30 days, you will need to reregister and start the course from the beginning.
Is there an exam and what is the passing grade?
Yes and a minimum score of 80% is required to pass.
How many exam attempts are available?
Five (5) attempts are given with each registration. Reviewing the program topics before retaking the test is recommended.
Is there a cost for the program?
There is a charge of $25.00 plus GST.
Languages available?
English
Need proof of certification? No problem.
Licensee staff must provide proof of SMART Programs certification at the request of an AGLC Inspector. Proof of certification includes:
• a printed certificate or
• a clear digital image (e.g., screen shot) of the certificate saved on the staff member's mobile device.
Proof of certification can be accessed from of your AGLC training account. Print your certificate or save an image of it to your mobile device.
If you can't access your certificate, contact SMART Programs.