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Certificate in Packaging - course details, fees and downloads

The Certificate in Packaging is 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.

The Certificate comprises a classroom based core unit, along with 12 online options, of which students have to successfully complete a selection of to gain the Certificate in Packaging.

 

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Core unit

The core unit comprises a four day course covering:

  • Understanding the role and functions of packaging.
  • Understanding the major packaging materials and how they are combined to form packaging componants.
  • Understanding the packaging development process.
  • Understanding packaging costs and quality systems.
  • Understanding the relationshipbetween packaging and the environment.

Through the core unit course, students also have the opportunity to become familiar with the course as a whole, and to be introduced to the simple-to-use, online learning system. This unit is assessed by a two hour written examination.

Fees

The cost of the course is £1,730.00 ex VAT*

This fee includes:

  • Attendance for the 4-day core unit with:
    • The Fundamentals of Packaging Technology textbook
    • A folder with extensive supplementary notes and presentation materials
    • Associated administration documents
  • Access to the online course materials for the option units chosen, plus:
    • Online tutor support for each unit
    • Hard copy Welcome Pack
  • PIABC Examination fees
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Affiliate Membership for one year from the date of registration

 

Not included:

  • Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with the core unit
  • On-line internet fees incurred
  • Examination resit fees

 

*Please note that some elements of the fee are not subject to VAT 

Online options

Candidates then select a further three or four option units for online study from the following list to complete their certificate (must add up to 8 credits):

  • Packaging Legislation, standards & regulations. 3 credits.
  • Packaging Line Operations. 2 credits.
  • Packaging and the hazards of storage and distribution. 2 credits.
  • The relationship between packaging design and marketing. 2 credits.
  • The properties, manufacture and use of paper and carton board as packaging materials. 3 credits.
  • The properties, manufacture and use of rigid plastic packaging. 3 credits.
  • the properties, manufacture and use of flexiable packaging materials. 3 credits.  
  • the use of printing and decoration for packaging. 3 credits. 
  • The use of labelling and coding for packaging materials. 2 credits. 
  • The properties, manufacture and use of corrugated board in packaging. 3 credits. 
  • The properties, manufacture and use of rigid metal in packaging. 3 credits.
  • The properties, manufacture and use of glass in packaging. 3 credits.

 

All these options are taken online with tutor support, through www.forskills.co.uk/lcms/institution/iop/

This means that students can choose where and when they study, and work at their own pace.