PIABC
Level 5
QN: 610/0740/7
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PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by PIABC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 107 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
PIABC
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
107 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understand the management of packaging, production, and business processes
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the packaging design and development process
- Understand packaging machinery and packing line operations
- Understand quality and business management in packaging
2
Understand the role and functions of packaging
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role, functions, and impact of packaging in the world today
- Understand the structure and interactions of elements in the packaging supply chain from raw materials to end use and disposal
- Understand how active and intelligent packaging technologies can enhance traditional packaging methodologies
- Understand how packaging complies with regulatory practices
- Understand the factors that impact on environmental sustainability of packaging
- Understand how packaging communicates and satisfies customer needs
3
Understanding packaging materials and components
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties and manufacture of glass packaging
- Understand the properties and manufacture of metal packaging
- Understand the properties and manufacture of fibre-based packaging
- Understand the properties and manufacture of plastic packaging
- Understand adhesives & adhesive properties
- Understand the manufacture and use of labels
- Understand the application and use of closure systems
- Understand printing and decoration processes used in packaging
- Understand how materials are combined to achieve required properties
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0740/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- PIABC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022