SEC-103 — Security & Inventory Control in Cannabis Operations

Design, operate, and audit a compliant security & seed-to-sale control system across cultivation, processing, storage, transport, and retail.

At-a-Glance

SEC-103 quick facts
Item	Details
Module Code	SEC-103
Duration & Delivery	10 hours total — 6h e-learning • 2h case studies • 2h practical simulation/exam Online delivery with an optional in-person simulation for Responsible Individuals.
Prerequisites	Required: CC-101 · Recommended: HS-102
Certificate	CLA/NCRC Certificate — Security & Inventory Control (SEC-103) Validity: 2 years (refresher on major system/regulatory changes).
Who Must Take It?	Mandatory: Responsible Individuals, Transportation Licensees, Laboratory Licensees, Retail/Dispensary Operators, Brokers. Recommended: Cooperative Managers, Sacramental Producers (for external market compliance).
Individual Fee	XCD $360 per learner. Group rates available for cooperatives/companies. A portion of each enrollment is remitted to the NCRC. Credit policy: If you later enroll in an eligible program bundle (e.g., CannGrow, CannServe, CannBiz) within 12 months, this module fee is fully credited toward that program’s tuition.

Learning Outcomes

Build a physical & digital security program aligned with CLA/NCRC requirements.
Apply role-based access control, surveillance coverage, and visitor management protocols.
Configure and maintain a compliant seed-to-sale (track-and-trace) environment with audit trails.
Run end-to-end inventory control: batch IDs, manifests, chain-of-custody, cycle counts, reconciliations.
Detect, document, and report discrepancies, losses, or breaches per CLA procedures and timelines.
Prepare for inspections and audits with evidence-ready records and SOPs.

Detailed Content

Regulatory overview: legal obligations, risk landscape, CLA/NCRC standards.
Physical security: perimeter (fencing/lighting), CCTV design (coverage, retention), alarms, secure rooms/cages.
Personnel security: background vetting, ID badging, role/area permissions, shift handovers.
Visitor & contractor control: escorts, logs, temporary access, vendor SLAs.
Track-and-trace: batch creation, transfers, receiving, exceptions, reporting.

Inventory controls: cycle counts, variance thresholds, reconciliation workflows, stock destruction.
Chain-of-custody & manifests: transport prep, seal integrity, incident documentation.
Incident management: loss/theft/diversion response, root-cause analysis, CAPA.
Audit readiness: evidence folders, data integrity (ALCOA+), staff drill routines.
Continuous improvement: KPIs, security drills, system health checks, CAPA tracking.

Teaching Methods

Short video lessons with annotated floorplans and CCTV layouts from compliant facilities.
Case studies: inventory variance, data breach, unauthorized access, transport incident.
Hands-on simulations: sample track-and-trace environment, mock transfer & manifest exercise.
Tooling pack: security plan checklists, incident report templates, audit-prep workbook.

Assessment

Online exam: 40 MCQs · Passing score ≥ 75%.
Practical submission: Facility Security & Inventory Protocol (FSIP) incl. floorplan, access matrix, CCTV map, and inventory SOPs.

Materials Provided

Security & Inventory Control Handbook (PDF).
Facility Security Plan (FSP) template + CCTV coverage worksheet.
Track-and-trace SOP pack + sample batch/manifests + variance log templates.

License Mapping

Mandatory: Responsible Individuals, Transportation, Laboratory, Retail/Dispensary, Brokers.

Recommended: Cooperatives, Sacramental Producers (external market compliance).

Validity & Credit

Certificate validity: 2 years. Module fee is credited to eligible program bundles within 12 months.

Recognized by Industry & Government

CaribCanna – The Caribbean Academy of Cannabis Sciences – is the recognized training provider accredited to deliver the mandatory Licensing Programs in Dominica.