Education

 

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY COURSES
IOPG prepares students for entry to diploma examinations in Packaging Technology organized by The Institute of Packaging, South Africa, The Institute of Packaging, UK and the Indian Institute of Packaging. The modules include the following:-

• Fundamentals of Packaging
• Metals, Glass, Paper and Board, Plastics and Closures
• Labeling and adhesives
• Design and Marketing
• Printing and decoration
• Packaging Machines and processes
• Commercial and Legislation aspects of packaging
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Packaging Specifications and Quality Management.
• Packaging Development and Project Management
• Environmental aspects of Packaging

SHORT COURSES, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

IOPG organizes 1-3 short day courses and training programmes on specific topics. These are targeted at staff involved in packaging related functions in industry as well as Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). Some of the regular courses include the following:

• Introduction to Packaging - Role and Benefits
• Selling More Through Effective Packaging Specifications and Quality Assurance
• Effective Packaging Design for Enhanced Product Presentation
• Increased Profitability Through Improved Packing Line Efficiency
• Skills for Effective Buying and Selling of Packaging
• Trends in Paper and Paperboard Packaging – Corrugated Box and Carton Board
• Packaging for the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Labels & Labeling, Coding & Bar Coding
• Printing and Decoration
• Packaging for Effective Palletisation, Distribution and Warehousing
• Trends in Plastic Packaging –Flexible Films And Rigid Containers
• Environmental Aspects of Packaging – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Lecturers and presenters are drawn from local and foreign packaging specialists with several years of experience in industry and academia.