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Success in Scotland for two wood candidates
Two candidates achieve the SVQ Wood Products Manufacture SCQF Level 5 qualification in just over 2 years despite the difficulties brought by Covid-19. Read here.
Top job with Heinz 57 in the Netherlands for NI graduate
Top job with Heinz 57 in the Netherlands for NI graduate Matthew McIvor who successful completed the PIABC Level 5 Award for a Packaging Related Research Project. Read here.
November 2021 Examination Series
Don't forget to register for the November 2021 examination series!
The closing date for all centres to enter their students is Tuesday 12 October 2021.
June 2021 Examination Results
All candidates results have now been released to centres.
Students should contact their centre co-ordinator if they have yet to received their June 2021 examination results.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging/PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology - Assignments & Projects
PIABC would encourage learners to focus on any assignments/projects that they may have yet to complete.
PIABC can ONLY accept assignments/projects electronically via email (piabc@iom3.org).
PIABC will accept assignments/projects outside of usual submission dates.
It is important that the completed cover sheet is not saved as part of the assignment/project as these cover sheets can identify the learner to markers.
New packaging qualification
PIABC Limited is pleased to announce that it has added PIABC Level 2 Award in Sustainable Packaging Technology (QN: 603/6070/7) to its portfolio of regulated qualifications encompassing the materials cycle. Please contact the PIABC team for further information on this new qualification.
Best Students 2018/2019
Congratulations to the following students who are PIABC's Best Students of 2018/19:
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging
Winner: Sarah Martin
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology
Winner: Alysha Baggett
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology - Best Packaging Related Research Project 2018/19
Winner: Alexandra Brayshaw “Understanding the consumer's experience of difficult-to-open packaging and the factors contributing to these negative experiences, especially for the ageing population”
New Polymer Qualifications
PIABC Limited is pleased to announce that it has added PIABC Level 2 Diploma in Polymer Operations (QN: 603/3795/3), PIABC Level 2 Extended Diploma in Polymer Operations (QN: 603/3796/5) and PIABC Level 3 Diploma in Polymer Processing (QN: 603/2403/X) to its portfolio of regulated qualifications encompassing the materials cycle. Please contact the PIABC team for further information on these new qualification.
Best Students 2017/2018
Congratulations to the following students who are PIABC's Best Students of 2017/18:
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber and Panel Products and their Uses (QCF)
Winner: Daniel Maddock
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology and Application
Winner: Paul Scully
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QCF)
Winner: Paul Edwards
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QCF)
Winner: Nicola Richards
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QCF) - Best Packaging Related Research Project 2017/18
Winner: Sandeep Sehmi “Concerns over Mineral Oil Migration in Recycled Paper and Board Packaging”
New packaging qualification
PIABC Limited is pleased to announce that it has added PIABC Level 2 Award in Packaging Technology (QN: 603/3267/7) to its portfolio of regulated qualifications. Please contact the PIABC team for further information on this new qualification.