Certificate Course in Packaging

The Certificate in Packaging is a Level 3 qualification designed to meet the training needs of a wide variety of people involved in packaging.  From the new entrant to the industry who wants the best possible preparation for a career in the industry, to design, production, management, sales and marketing or purchasing staff who need to deepen their understanding of this vital and complex discipline.  It is also an entry qualification to the Diploma and offers the opportunity for 'fast tracking'.

The Certificate in Packaging is accredited by PIABC.

The course is presented in a distance learning format for Australia and is comprised of a manual and text book.  The initial mandatory unit is made up of a series of assignments over a ten week period that prepares students for the two hour examination.  Successful students then proceed to select four units from a list of options that are presented on-line and supported by a tutor.  The successful completion of the compulsory unit and the four additional units qualifies for the award of the Certificate in Packaging.

MANDATORY UNITS

This consists of five parts:

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF PACKAGING
The assessment criteria requires you to:

1. Explain the role of packaging in terms of its functions.
2. Assess these functions relative to the different stages of the supply chain.
3. Summarise the role of packaging in mitigating the effects of hazards faced by packed products in the supply chain.

UNDERSTAND THE MAJOR PACKAGING MATERIALS AND HOW THEY ARE COMBINED TO FORM PACKAGING COMPONENTS
The assessment criteria requires you to:

1. Describe the performance characteristics of a major packaging material.
2. Explain how materials and components are combined to make up total packaging solutions.

UNDERSTAND THE PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES

The assessment criteria requires you to:

1. Describe the factors which must be considered when developing packaging for new and existing products.
2. For a given product, explain the process of packaging development, from concept to product launch and explain the importance of each step.
3. Describe the roles of different disciplines in the packaging development process. 

UNDERSTAND PACKAGING COSTS AND QUALITY SYSTEMS
The assessment criteria requires you to:

1. Describe the factors affecting costs throughout the supply chain.
2. Explain the relationship between quality and cost.

UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PACKAGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT 1.

Describe the positive and negative aspects of packaging in relation to the environment.

2.  Identify the tools and techniques available to assess the impact of packaging on the environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

The Certificate in Packaging provides a level of insight and understanding of the packaging industry that adds real and measurable value to careers and businesses.  Packaging is a fundamental part of modern business, and the Certificate in Packaging provides you with the 'detailed overview' of packaging processes that broadens your knowledge, adds value to your business and helps you to prove your worth.

WHO AM I?

The Level 3 Certificate is appropriate for those wanting to enhance their employment and progression opportunities in the packaging and related industries. 

For example candidates may be:

• Key personnel who handle and use packaging line operators, supervisors, maintenance engineers.
• Personnel who liaise with specifiers, users and handlers of packaging e.g. quality control and assurance personnel, designers, marketing personnel, sales executives.
• Personnel who liaise with packaging suppliers ,other than those with direct responsibility for specifications, e.g buyers, production planners, warehousing and distribution personnel.
• New recruits to the manufacturing and packaging industries, who need an introduction to the broad subject of Packaging.
• Those looking for a broad qualification in packaging as a basis for career development.

In this latter category, it is important that candidates should have access to packaging operations from an experiential aspect.  Wherever possible the AIP will facilitate access to packaging operations.

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