PIABC
Level 5
QN: 610/0032/7
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PIABC Level 5 Certificate in Sustainable Food Packaging
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by PIABC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 40 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
PIABC
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
40 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fundamentals of packaging, substrates and manufacturing conversion processes
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the functions of packaging
- Understand the properties of substrates/material and their applications
- Understand the conversion processes of raw materials into packaging materials and packaging components
- Understand proposed packaging substrate/style alternatives to existing packaging
- Understand the ecological impact of certain choices of bio materials
- Understand the recycling – chemical and mechanical
2
Sustainable Packaging Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the research process
- Understand the packaging processes and techniques
- Understand how to analysis and apply relevant theory/knowledge to a workplace packaging project
- Understand the factors that can apply and impact packaging in the environment
- Understand how to formulate a convincing case for packaging change or status quo
3
The benefits, issues and requirements for good sustainable packaging choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand informed decision making
- Understand the new product packaging development process and stages
- Understand packaging choices
- Understand the principals of Conformite Europeene (CE) mark
- Understand the legislative impact on existing and potential new packaging substrate choices coming down stream
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0032/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- PIABC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2021