Fibre-based packaging, including paper, board and corruagate, has been a mainstay of the packaging industry for decades and in recent years there has been a resurrgence in its use. By studying this online course you will improve your knowledge and understanding of the structure, properties and processing of fibre-based materials for packaging applications and address some of the key benefits and challenges associated with these materials.
This programme should take approximately 15 hours to complete and by the end of the course you should be able to:
- Identify and describe the common types of paper, board and corrugate used in the packaging industry
- Define the useful properties of fibre-based materials for packaging
- Describe how the processing of fibre-based materials affects their structure and properties
- Explain how fibre-based packaging is able to meet the functions of packaging
- Define the key steps in the manufacture of fibre-based packaging
- Discuss the environmental impact of fibre-based packaging
You are able to start this course at any time and work through the course material at your own pace. On completion of a simple assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement in recognition of your participation.
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge and understanding of the use of materials in the packaging industry and on average it takes 15 hours to complete.
- IOM3 members receive a 20% discount on this course, with a preferential fee of £381.
- A limited number of highly discounted places are available for undergraduate, postgraduate, apprentice and Associate (AIMMM) members of IOM3 at a rate of £95.
- Subscribers to our Business Partner Programme are entitled to a 10% discount, making the course fee £428.
- The non-member rate for this online course is £476. Find out about joining IOM3 here.
