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LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGING (QCF)
(Qualification Accredited Number: 600/0455/1)

This qualification has a credit value of SIXTEEN

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 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 a ‘detailed overview’ of packaging processes that broadens knowledge and adds value to a business.

Students to the Certificate in Packaging come to the course from a variety of areas. They may already be established in packaging as a buyer, marketer, production manager or sales person, now looking to expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the packaging environment. They might be embarking on a career within the industry and looking for the training that will provide them with a solid bed of information that they can build on.

“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anybody who works in the food industry – Technical, NPD, Buying, Engineering, Commercial – each function within the business is affected by packaging decisions and as such knowledge in this field enables not only the individual but also the company to be credible with both customers and suppliers, increase production efficiencies, generate cost savings and deliver the required goods profitably”.
Heather Burns, Account Manager – Morrisons/Waitrose, Thomas Food Partnership

“Participation on the course has enabled me to appreciate why we do things in certain ways on my production line, it has also enabled me to challenge and explore other relevant issues (particularly material quality) - this should give my company benefits justifying their expenditure.
I have proved to myself that I can learn new things and I have enjoyed doing so; hopefully this makes me a more “marketable” person within my company and aids job security”.
Phil Sherburn, Maintenance Technician, Campbell Grocery Products

To achieve the full Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QCF), candidates need to successfully gain a minimum of 16 credits made up of the following:-

  • Mandatory unit - The fundamental principles of packaging – 8 credits (Unit A)
  • Optional units – to a minimum value of 8 credits from the table below (Units B1 to B12)
Assessment is through a two hour examination for the mandatory unit and a written assignment for each of the optional units chosen.

SPECIFICATION

Qualification Title: PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QCF)
Qualification Accredited Number: 600/0455/1

ACCREDITED UNITS
Unit Number Unit Title Credit Value
R/502/5925 Unit A The fundamental principles of packaging 8
Y/502/5926 Unit B1 Packaging legislation, standards and regulations 3
D/502/5927 Unit B2 Packaging line operations 2
H/502/5928 Unit B3 Packaging and the hazards of storage and distribution 2
K/502/5929 Unit B4 The relationship between packaging design and marketing 2
D/502/5930 Unit B5 The properties, manufacture and use of paper and carton board as packaging materials 3
H/502/5931 Unit B6 The properties, manufacture and use of rigid plastic packaging 3
M/502/5933 Unit B7 The properties, manufacture and use of flexible packaging materials 3
T/502/5934 Unit B8 The use of printing and decoration for packaging 3
R/502/5942 Unit B9 The use of labeling and coding for packaging materials 2
H/502/5959 Unit B10 The properties, manufacture and use of corrugated board in packaging 3
J/502/5971 Unit B11 The properties, manufacture and uses of rigid metal in packaging 3
Y/502/5974 Unit B12 The properties, manufacture and use of glass in packaging 3

Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QCF) overview:
Overview

If you would like a copy of the specification for this qualification, then please contact PIABC (piabc@iom3.org) for a copy.