Submissions for the 2022 Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) Scholarship Program close in less than one month (8 April), so interested parties should apply now and not miss out.
The 2022 ABA Scholarship Association, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), will enable one eligible candidate the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology valued at $9000, and a second person the opportunity to undertake a Certificate in Packaging valued at $7000.
DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
The Diploma in Packaging Technology is a PIABC accredited Level 5 qualification, which is internationally recognised for those wishing to pursue a career in the packaging industry, or for those who are already in the industry and who wish to extend their knowledge and expertise.
The Diploma prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain. It is comprehensive, and provides an opportunity to study the principle of packaging, its materials and processes.
Who am I?
Diploma in Packaging Technology students are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and are from technical, engineering and science, sales and marketing, quality assurance and control, safety, procurement, logistics and operations, industrial design, graphic design and agencies, and/or sustainability and environment.
What’s in it for me?
Completion of the Diploma demonstrates your commitment to your career and to the industry. Delegates who successfully complete the Diploma are equipping themselves for senior positions within the packaging industry.
CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGING
The Certificate in Packaging is an internationally recognised qualification that is designed to meet the training needs of a wide variety of people involved in packaging.
This course is ideally suited to the new entrant who wants the best possible preparation for a career in the industry, for production, technical, engineering and science, procurement and purchasing, logistics and operations, industry design, graphic design and agencies, sales and marketing, and/or sustainability and environment who need to deepen their understanding of this vital and complex discipline.
Who am I?
The PIABC accredited Level 3 Certificate is appropriate for those wanting to enhance their employment and progression opportunities in the packaging and related industries, new recruits to the manufacturing and packaging industries, anyone who is looking for an introduction to the broad subject of packaging, and those looking for a broad qualification in packaging as a basis for career development.
What’s in it for me?
The Certificate 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 provides you with the detailed overview of packaging processes that broadens your knowledge and adds valye to your business.
Visit the AIP website to access the entry forms and criteria for each scholarship. Applications close on 8 April.
