AIP Membership Application

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO NETWORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PACKAGING TECHNOLOGISTS, DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS? ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE AIP? JOIN THE AIP TODAY AND BECOME A PART OF THE PACKAGING COMMUNITY

BECOME A CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL

AIP: PEAK PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR PACKAGING EDUCATION & TRAINING IN AUSTRALASIA

WHAT IS THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING? The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is at the forefront of packaging training and education in Australasia; helping to shape the careers of generations of packaging professionals - from packaging technologists to international packaging business leaders along with a host of people in associated disciplines - sales and marketing, purchasing, production and environment. The AIP was founded in 1963 in response to a need for packaging technologists to interact and provide a professional identity for individuals within the packaging industry. Having served the industry for over 55 years the AIP is the only professional body designed to provide professional and personal development to all levels of the packaging industry; educational offerings include the Diploma in Packaging Technology, the Certificate in Packaging, the Master in Food & Packaging Innovation, Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course, half-day training courses, conferences, technical forums, site visits, Influential Women’s Mentoring program, internship program and more. The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia.

MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU INVEST IN YOUR CAREER.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The Institute organises National Conferences, Training Courses and Technical Seminars with strong support from the Packaging Industry. Each Branch runs its own program of meetings, site visits, technical functions, seminars and social events throughout the year. These meetings provide excellent opportunities for networking as well as for informed discussion on current topics of interest to packaging technologists and professionals, and the industry as a whole.

Guests are welcome at most functions, but the full benefits of the AIP are best achieved through membership.

AIP Members are eligible for concessional cost savings for all meetings and functions, first preference to attend site visits and will also receive complimentary packaging trade magazines. These are just a few of the benefits of AIP Membership.

WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE AIP?

Membership to the Australian Institute of Packaging is open to any persons interested in packaging and the industry in general. Membership levels are graded by a committee of Fellows and peers in industry.

Membership is personal and can be invaluable when seeking employment or promotion, as the qualification standards are a clear indication of the level of academic achievement and packaging industry experience. The post nominals as indicated below can be used by all Members on their business cards, resumes and portfolios.

Associate (AAIP): Those people generally with less than five years experience within the packaging industry, or people in a role where packaging technology is not a core employment activity.

Member (MAIP): Those people with at least five years experience in a position involving various aspects of packaging technology, also possibly complemented with some form of relevant academic qualification.

Fellow (FAIP): Those people that have made significant contributions to the packaging industry over many years and have considerable knowledge of various aspects of packaging technology. Once again, also complemented with some form of relevant academic qualification.

Certified Packaging Professional In Training (CPIT)® designation is designed for people wanting to jumpstart their packaging career, new to the industry or looking to gain non-technical knowledge and understanding of packaging. The CPIT® designation is also suited to people who have less than six years experience in the industry.

The CPIT® designation is the first stage in attaining the internationally recognised Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation.

Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)®: Attaining the CPP® designation is an excellent investment in your professional development and the credential defines the packaging professional and allows organisations to seek out and hire the right professional based on verified knowledge, skills and industry contributions. Using the CPP® program to assess and evaluate one’s professional competency validates you as internationally proficient as a packaging professional; a cut above your peers.

NB: Membership is graded by a qualified and experienced team of packaging technologists and is assessed on expertise within the field.

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INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS Receive complimentary copies of the following publications as a benefit of being a member of the AIP.

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bi-monthly publication For Australian Members only

Packaging News’ objective and colourful editorial focuses predominantly on opportunities and threats to both providers and users of packaging, with a readerfriendly mix of new product information, industry features and news.

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bi-monthly publication For Australia and NZ Members

Food & Drink Business (F&DB) is a leading B2B publication on the Australian and New Zealand food and beverage industry. The magazine has a monthly CAD audited circulation of over 5000 and reaches more than 35,000 readers. It is read by industry leaders and top decision makers as a valuable source of product news and market information that guides purchasing decisions.

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bi-monthly publication For Australia and NZ Members

The most comprehensive coverage of new products and technology developments for companies supplying the ever-growing food industry. Divided into three distinct sections, What’s New covers Processing, Packaging and Ingredients & Testing. Widely circulated in New Zealand, this is the only choice for food industry marketers wishing to reach both sides of the Tasman. (Est. 1993)

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bi-monthly publication For Australian Members only

Food&Beverage Industry News provides analytical feature driven content directly related to the concerns and interests of food and drink manufacturers. Their controlled circulation ensures you reach only the food and drink manufacturing professionals who make or influence purchasing decisions. Food&Beverage Industry News is a great way for you to build brand awareness and educate the market on your product/service.

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INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS Receive complimentary copies of the following publications as a benefit of being a member of the AIP.

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eleven times a year

For Australian Members Only

Australian Printer is the country’s leading magazine for print businesses, covering all aspects of the sector including packaging print, which is now one of the fastest growing area of print. Australian Printer is published every month bar January, as it has been for the past 66 years, and as such is embedded in the minds of industry professionals. It covers business, technology and markets, and is edited written by industry leading commentators.

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ten times a year

For NZ Members only

Food New Zealand is the official magazine of The New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology (NZIFST), published under contract to NZIFST. Food New Zealand is New Zealand’s most credible and informative magazine covering the food manufacturing industry, the editor and writers in the magazine are food technologists or food scientists with extensive industry experience.

A feature based publication, Food New Zealand covers the industry, from meat to dairy to produce to packaging, from refrigeration to high pressure processing. Each issue carries an overview section: focusing on a segment of suppliers to the industry, equipment, services, ingredients, consumables and capital items.

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ten times a year

For NZ Members only

With a publishing history of over forty years, New Zealand Food Technology covers all aspects of food and beverage manufacturing, processing, production, technology and science. Covering current and emerging trends developments and trends in one of New Zealand’s most vital economic sectors, Food Technology is a well respected source with a wide range of news, opinions, case studies and product and process developments. Food Technology is published ten times a year and is accompanied by an annual Directory that is published in December. NZ Food Technology Magazine is published by HayleyMedia.

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AIP MEMBERSHIP FEES FEES

AIP Membership fees are from 1st April to the 31st of March each year. All AIP Members receive an annual renewal in March each year. Should individuals join outside this period then initial Membership fees will be calculated accordingly.

PERSONAL DETAILS Title: Mr/Mrs/Dr First Name: Private Address:

Suburb:

Home Phone:

Email: Date of Birth: Day Month Year

Surname: State:

Postcode:

Employer: Work (Main Switch): Position/Title:

Work (Direct): Street Address:

Fax No: Suburb:

State:

Postal Address:

Suburb:

State:

Mobile: Email:

Postcode:

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Postcode:

CONTACT DETAILS Preferred Address for Surface Mail is (Please tick): Email (Preferred): Email (Alternative):

Private

Business

REFEREE – (OPTIONAL):

It would be helpful to the AIP Grading Committee for the applicant to provide the names, business addresses and phone numbers of two (2) persons who can verify information supplied. Ideally, but not essentially, at least one of the referees should be a member of the AIP. The position held by the referees should also be noted.

Name_______________________________________________ Telephone Number_______________________ Position Held_____________________________ Company___________________________________________ AIP Member Yes  No  Name_______________________________________________ Telephone Number______________________ Position Held_____________________________ Company__________________________________________ AIP Member Yes  No 

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AIP GRADING

Are you mainly interested in the joining the AIP for discounts/services of Membership?

Yes  No 

Are you interested in professional development and membership grading?

Yes  No  Has an application been submitted previously If so, approximate date ____________________

Yes 

No 

HISTORY OF APPOINTMENTS:

List chronologically showing duration of each appointment

Company Name

Position(s)

Years & Months

PACKAGING EXPERIENCE:

Should be described in sufficient detail to enable the AIP Grading Committee to determine the appropriate grade into which you will be admitted. Alternatively, you can attach a copy of your resume or any other relevant information related to what packaging technology and general packaging you have been involved in, and working with. Should you not supply additional information, your grading will automatically become that of Associate until experience and expertise is provided.

Please attach a resume/cv for accurate assessment and membership grading.

Please ensure that all relevant and detailed information pertaining to packaging technology and general packaging experience and expertise is also listed.

PACKAGING DETAILS:

Years

Months

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QUALIFICATIONS

University or College:______________________________________________________________________ Degrees:____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Diplomas:___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Certificates:_________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Trade:______________________________________________________________________________________ Others:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

CAREER PROFILE – LAST 5 YEARS Please tick up to 3 categories in each section as appropriate

Industry Type  Packaging  Plastic  Food  Beverage  Manufacturing  Equipment  Software  Industry Supplier  Data Capture  Robotics and Automation  Industry Consultant  Academic  Student  Sales  Marketing  Other ______________________________

Your Functions  Packaging Manager  Packaging Designer  Packaging Engineer  Packaging Technologist  Graphic Designer  Operations Manager  Production Manager  Brand Manager  Development Manager  Technical Supervisor  Research & Development  Sales Manager  Marketing Manager  Supply Chain Manager  Industry Consultant  Other __________________________

I declare that the information submitted in this application is correct.

I also agree that upon admission I will accept and be governed by the rules and by-laws of the Australian Institute of Packaging Incorporated.

Date____________________ Signed______________________________________________

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PAYMENT DETAILS AIP Membership fees are from 1st April to the 31st of March each year. All AIP Members receive an annual renewal in March each year. Should individuals join outside this period then initial Membership fees will be calculated accordingly.

AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS: STANDARD MEMBERSHIP (INC GST) One-off joining fee $55 AUD Annual Membership fee

Please circle month of joining below:

April $264 AUD

May

June

$242 AUD

October $132 AUD

November $110 AUD

$220 AUD

July $198 AUD

August $176 AUD

September $154 AUD

December $88 AUD

January $66 AUD

February $44 AUD

March $22 AUD

One-off Joining fee $ 55.00 AUD Annual Membership Fee $__________ Total $_________ NEW ZEALAND & OTHER OVERSEAS MEMBERS: STANDARD MEMBERSHIP (GST FREE) One-off joining fee $50 AUD Annual Membership fee

Please circle month of joining below:

April $240 AUD

May $220 AUD

June $200 AUD

July $180 AUD

August $160 AUD

September $140 AUD

October $120 AUD

November $100 AUD

December $80 AUD

January $60 AUD

February $40 AUD

March $20 AUD

One-off Joining fee $ 50.00 AUD Annual Membership Fee $__________ Total $_________ PAYMENT METHODS Payment Option 1: Credit Card

 VISA

 MASTERCARD

 DINERS

 AMEX

Name on the card:________________________Expiry Date: ____ / ____ Amount:______________ Card No: Signature:_________________________________________________________ Payment Option 2: Cheque Cheques payable to: Australian Institute of Packaging Inc 34 Lawson Street Oxley Queensland 4075 AUSTRALIA

Payment Option 3: Electronic Funds Transfer Bank: ANZ BSB: 012-224 Account Number: 269629055 Account Name: Australian Institute of Packaging REFERENCE: surname______________________

Please fill out this form and return to: AIP National Office mark@aipack.com.au FX: +61 7 3009 9916 AIP National Office 34 Lawson Street Oxley QLD 4075 Australia  +61 7 3278 4490  +61 7 3009 9916  info@aipack.com.au  www.aipack.com.au

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