Regulated qualifications in the materials cycle

PIABC Limited has been the accredited awarding body of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) for more than 20 years.

Whilst we may have the outlook, innovation and flexibility of a new business, we have the experience and heritage to provide a stable and expert range of qualifications and services to all our customers. 

PIABC Limited is approved by UK Qualification Regulators for England, Northern Ireland and Scotland - Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) and SQA Accreditation. 

 

Latest news

New PIABC Level 7 Diploma in Mineral Processing qualification

PIABC Limited is please to annouce the launch of its first mineral processing qualification. Read here for more information or please contact the PIABC team.


Success in Scotland for wood candidates

Two candidates achieve the SVQ Wood Products Manufacture SCQF Level 5 qualification despite the difficulties brought by Covid-19. Read here.


PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (2022 Versions)

PIABC is please to annouce the new 2022 versions of its two packaging qualification (PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QN: 610/0741/9) & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QN: 610/0740/9) are now being taught by approved centres.

Any candidates on older versions of these two packaging qualifications (PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QN: 600/0455/1) & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QN: 600/0017/X) should contact their centre co-ordinator about the end dates for completion.