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

WHAT IS THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING?

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the peak professional body for packaging education and training 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.

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WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE AIP?

Membership to the AIP 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 six 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)® The 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.

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NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

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The AIP organises National Conferences, National Technical Forum, training courses and technical seminars with strong support from the packaging industry, to add value to not only Members, but also the wider industry. National events include the AIP’s two largest functions which alternate each year - the AIP National Technical Forum and the AIP National Conference.

In addition, each AIP Region runs its own program of site visits, technical functions, seminars and social events throughout the year. These events 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.

As speakers and events vary within each Region, all Members are invited to attend any function in any Region and many attend interstate functions regularly.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE A PACKAGING WEEK EVENT

*=2 CPP PTS PER DAY

The AIP’s flagship event is the biennial National Conference which alternates between Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne.

The AIP National Conference brings together some 50 to 60 leading international and national experts in a variety of fields to cater for everyone in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. Keynote speakers are world-renowned experts in their fields and the program provides an extensive array of educational and technical opportunities for everyone in the industry.

The AIP National Conference is open to both Members and non-members and is the largest educational conference of its kind in the packaging industry. A not-to-be-missed event every two years. The AIP National Conference is a Packaging Week event.

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NATIONAL TECHNICAL FORUM A PACKAGING WEEK EVENT

*=2 CPP PTS PER DAY

The AIP have been running their National Technical Forum for 20 years and is second largest national event for the Institute.

Held every two years and alternating between New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, the AIP National Technical Forum is designed to update AIP Members and the wider industry with relevant, informative and leadingedge education on packaging innovation and design development.

International speakers and leading industry experts are key draw-cards of the National Technical Forum. The National Technical Forum is a Packaging Week event.

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TECHNICAL SEMINARS

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Whilst each Region varies in their style of events, the technical seminar series is run across Australia and New Zealand as lunches, breakfasts and dinner functions.

Bringing together a number of speakers on a nominated topic, the technical seminar events are open to both AIP Members and non-members on a regular basis.

Each seminar is themed around a popular topic of debate in industry and the topics are sourced from our Members each year. This series of events is not only an additional way to gain insight into relevant topics, but are also designed as a networking opportunity for Members to get to know each other.

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HALF-DAY TRAINING COURSES

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The AIP runs a broad range of half-day training courses across both Australia and New Zealand. Half-Day Training courses can also be run in-house at your site. All of the half-day training courses are written and presented by qualified experts within their respective fields and are people who are currently working in the packaging industry.

Topics include: • Advanced plastic Packaging • Introduction to plastics • Packaging for transport • Packaging specifications • Introduction to print technology • Introduction to corrugated boxes • Packaging for product life extension • Introduction to product identification • Introduction to packaging economics • Owning it: copyright, contracts and the law

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Introduction to accessible packaging design Introduction to sustainable packaging design Introduction to flexible packaging & bioplastics The role of packaging in minimising food waste Labelling & matching the label with the package Food safety-packaging standards and regulations Intellectual property, packaging and labelling (legal) Modified atmosphere packaging and barrier materials Introduction to pharmaceutical & cosmetic packaging Introduction to life cycle inventory & carbon footprinting

SITE VISITS

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All Regions of the AIP run a program of site visits that are designed to show Members real-life applications of technology in production environments.

Site visits are run across Australia and New Zealand throughout the year and are one of the most popular events on the AIP calendar. Site visits are also a means of industry showing their support to the AIP. Â

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AIP HELPS FOODBANK

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The AIP in collaboration with other industry associations, have spent their Christmas Party every year for the last seven years with a twist. The Members pack Foodbank hampers for people who need some assistance from their community at Christmas time. Over the last eight years, the team has packed 8000 hampers to the value of $900,000 for people in need and they look forward to packing even more hampers.

SO HOW CAN YOU HELP? Well it is easy! You could encourage your staff and colleagues to help you collect one of the nominated items on our wish list, purchase the items, or donate funds towards the items. Any contribution to attaining our wish list is appreciated.

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SO HOW CAN THE AIP HELP FOODBANK VICTORIA? Join our new AIP Warehouse Volunteering Program; either as an individual, with your staff and colleagues, or even with your families. The AIP will work directly with Foodbank Victoria to book in some days where our volunteers can visit the Yarraville Warehouse and help pick and pack on-line orders and mixed grocery boxes. The day will start with a formal introduction on how Foodbank Victoria works and information on their charity partners.

SO HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? The AIP Foodbank Warehouse Volunteering Program will provide you the opportunity to better understand how Foodbank works and will be a combination of picking and packing of on-line food orders and packing mixed grocery boxes. The on-line orders have been placed by many of the 470 charity partners who look after the thousands of Victorians currently experiencing food insecurity. The mixed groceries items are donated by school students, community groups, clubs and corporate organisations who run food drives to provide the ingredients for the food boxes.

Their charity partners are able to order these boxes which they then pass on to those families or individuals who need that extra help with grocery items. Each volunteer would have the opportunity to work in both areas. Shifts would ideally be for four to five hours.

AIP HELPS FIGHT FOOD WASTE NATIONAL FOOD WASTE STRATEGY HALVING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD WASTE BY 2030 November 2017

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As a part of the AIP’s commitment to the SAVE FOOD Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, the Institute is focused on education and training programs that can assist with minimising food waste and loss globally.

The AIP have a representative on the Department of the Environment and Energy National Food Waste Steering Committee and are a core contributor of the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, a Member of the SAVE FOOD Initiative and a Member of the Friends of Champions 12.3. The AIP is a long-standing supporter and contributor to Foodbank Australia through a Christmas hamper packing program and a volunteer packing day.

NETWORKING IN THE WIDER PACKAGING COMMUNITY

Regularly attending and participating in AIP functions provides the opportunity to meet industry players and to develop a strong networking group within the industry. Networking is a fringe benefit and value-add of attending AIP functions. Don’t underestimate the value this can bring to you and your company. The AIP strives to provide every Member with the opportunity to learn from their peers.

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During the 50 year celebrations the AIP interviewed Ken about his time in the industry.

I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE AIP SINCE: I have been a Member of the AIP since the 7th of May 1969, when I was employed by Australian Paper Manufacturers in their equipment and trading division, selling their then range of RL Windsor (Fibre KIng) machines.

WHAT THE AIP MEANS TO ME: The AIP is an organisation whose Members, with their extensive range of knowledge in different aspects of packaging, gave me an understanding and appreciation of this exciting, emerging industry.

EDUCATION IN THE INDUSTRY IS: I gained the Diploma in Packaging Technology after attending the second packaging course at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, with the encouragement of Ken Bailey of Apropack – the Melbourne office of JL Lennard.

MY STRONGEST MEMORY OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WITHIN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY IS: I saw the greatest change in the introduction of the computer age, which enabled the industry to increase the speed, quality and performance of packaging and processing equipment.

MY ADVICE TO THOSE STARTING IN THE INDUSTRY: Look at packaging with an open mind; be innovative by trying every material and method to move a product ‘from A to Z’. Consider packaging suitable for the ageing population!

MY MENTOR WAS: Peter Geoffrey Wright (known as Geoff), who was the senior packaging engineer of APM Limited, and whose encouragement was greatly appreciated.

MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY: I was working with the management of the Waikerie Producers Co-Operative Company, in the layout and design of their citrus packaging line, and then installing and commissioning the equipment – manufactured by RL Windsor and Son of Queensland; in order to achieve an output of 11,000 bushells of packaged fruit per day. Then in 1976, establishing Alexander Packaging Equipment, to design and manufacture smaller – in size semi-automatic carton sealing and packing equipment, which was desired at the time.

NEW MEMBERS The AIP would like to welcome the following new Member.

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He did ‘in spades’ and flew a client of his from Adelaide to take over the role. He even provided bed and breakfast at their home. That was the sort of man Ken Alexander was and those who had the pleasure to know him will have many untold stories.

Ken was Member number 50 on joining and remained a member for 51 years. Not a lot of Members have achieved that milestone and it is probably a part of AIP history that will fade away. So as our good mate and mentor is laid to rest we should all reflect on Ken and question our own abilities against his sterling record.

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The AIP has a monthly on-line e-Newsletter which is designed to keep Members and industry contacts abreast of all AIP events across the country. The e-Newsletter also provides a technical corner for presentations, partner news, articles and case studies from industry. The e-Newsletter is available via email and on-line eleven times a year. If you would like to register to receive the e-Newsletter please email info@aipack.com.au and request to be added to the database list.

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Corporate training with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Kuala Lumpur

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Businesses can opt for a tailored training program that focuses on their specific requirements and provides a bespoke learning experience for a specific group of employees or an entire workforce. The Corporate Program is available for individual companies who wish to select specific components from the Certificate in Packaging or Diploma in Packaging Technology programs for the purpose of in-company training.

This type of training is important not only for technologists, engineers, quality assurance personnel, but also buyers, sales and marketing staff. The individual components are available in assessable or non-assessable format enabling participants to progress towards the complete qualification. The programs can be tailored to meet company requirements in conjunction with a flexible delivery. This allows the program to be delivered with minimal interruption to company operations.

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FOSTERING EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

At its foundations, the AIP is an educational body with a broad mission to impart packaging expertise to the wider industry. The AIP works with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) board to develop an opportunity of fostering education in developing countries.

The AIP, in conjunction with the WPO, are currently working with Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Ghana and Bangladesh. On-going education is required at all levels of the global packaging spectrum, i.e. formal and informal sector. The AIP, in collaboration with the WPO, has the knowledge, the resources, the first-world experience and the ability to share information and expertise. In fact, the AIP, as an educational Institute, has an obligation to help further and foster packaging education and training in developing countries. The Institute is available to assist any developing countries in the region.

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CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL IN TRAINING (CPIT)®

ARE YOU WANTING TO JUMPSTART YOUR PACKAGING CAREER? NEW TO THE INDUSTRY? LOOKING TO GAIN NON-TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PACKAGING? Well the Certified Packaging Professional In Training (CPIT)® recognition is now available in Australasia through the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). Isn’t it time that you were recognised as a packaging professional who is serious about a long-term career in the industry.

The Certified Packaging Professional In Training (CPIT)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is now internationally recognised by both IoPP and AIP. More importantly your CPIT® designation is the first stage in attaining the internationally recognised Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation; a credential that validates your competency as a truly qualified packaging professional at an international standard.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? • Individuals new to the packaging industry.

• Individuals looking to expand their non-technical knowledge of packaging.

• Individuals wanting to jumpstart their packaging career.

• Individuals who may not have Degrees in Packaging, Food or Engineering.

• People serious about a long-term career in the packaging industry.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? • Gain a broad base of non-technical knowledge of packaging in a short amount of time.

• Learn practical applications for packaging.

• Learn about an extensive amount of packaging substrates and applications in everyday language.

• Better understand packaging terminology, packaging functions, brand identity and design, printing, environmental issues, sustainable packaging, packaging substrates, closures, adhesives, machinery, applied packaging, law, economics of packaging and much more; all developed by industry experts working in the industry.

• First stage of attaining the internationally recognised Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® Designation.

• Those attaining the CPIT® recognition are permitted and encouraged to use the suffix CPIT® after their name, on their business cards and resumes.

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ISN’T IT TIME THAT YOU JOINED RECOGNISED PACKAGING EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION? 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.

The Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is now internationally recognised by the AIP and the WPO. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? · International and public recognition for the qualification. · CPP® post nominal that is globally recognised. · CPP® recognises the designation as a commitment to excellence in the packaging profession. · CPP® credential demonstrates that a packaging practitioner possesses packaging knowledge, experience and skills to the degree that they deserve recognition as a true packaging professional.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Peer reviews of each individual in multiple dimensions: · Educational background. · Industry experience. · Professional accomplishments. · Specific and relevant training. · Practical experience. · Professional contributions.

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In today’s challenging packaging environment, you can’t afford to make mistakes or overlook the critical details that cost precious time and money. You need the knowledge—from materials properties and selection to transport packaging issues—that can help you make better decisions regarding your company’s packaging dollars—now.

The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ Fundamentals of Packaging Technology is now available to the packaging industry in Australasia through AIP’s partnership with IoPP—respected for decades as the trusted authority for continuing packaging education in the USA. Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. Complete your training when your time allows, and at your own pace. Wherever you are, the course goes with you!

Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course content is developed by IoPP in consultation with packaging subject matter experts at leading global consumer packaged goods companies who face packaging challenges just like yours.

Take the complete course and learn about all the major segments of packaging—and beyond.

Or customise your training by selecting from 12 lesson bundles organised by topic, or from single lessons as short as 30 minutes. Fundamentals on-line spans 42 modules and 27 hours of content that is recognised for its quality by the World Packaging Organisation.

The Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course is ideal training to prepare for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) exam offered through the AIP and the IoPP.

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The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is an inter-disciplinary degree that explores food processing, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design at an advanced level. * = 15 • Enhance your business acumen and creativity to lead the way in food CPP PTS design.

• Learn the food science fundamentals of food processing, safety and quality.

Analyse innovative food product and packaging design, from concept to delivery.

Gain complementary business skills in project management, creative and critical thinking, value creation, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Investigate key industry research topics and their practical application in commercial settings.

Undertake an industry internship with a leading food manufacture.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? You will learn the skills necessary to develop valuable and innovative food products that address key issues such as transportability, durability, tamper proofing and perishability issues, as well as key environmental, economic, social and ethical factors.

MEET THE DEMANDS OF A BOOMING INDUSTRY Over the next 40 years, the world will need to produce 50% more food to feed a rapidly increasing world population. As a graduate of the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation, you will be part of addressing this demand. You will learn the skills necessary to develop valuable and innovative food products that address key issues such as transportability, durability, tamper proofing and perishability issues, as well as key environmental, economic, social and ethical factors.

This unique course forms part of a joint University of Melbourne and Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) initiative. Industry is actively involved in this course, because they want to cultivate the skills they require locally.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Students can choose to undertake an internship as part of the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation includes an internship subject. This unique placement opportunity, provides access to some of Australia’s most well-known brands and state-of- the-art facilities. The placement may include access to leading manufacturing sites in packaging and innovation.

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MASTER OF FOOD & PACKAGING INNOVATION LEARNING OUTCOMES • A comprehensive understanding of inter-disciplinary food processing, product, innovation, entrepreneurship and packaging at an advanced level.

• Cognitive, technical and creative skills necessary to play a key role within food companies and associated organisations.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary field of food, food packaging and design innovation.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of environment, economic, social and ethical factors related to food production and packaging in Australia and globally.

• Enhance theoretical and critical thinking skills to analyse and problem solve complex issues relating to food production and packaging.

DEGREE STRUCTURE The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is flexibly delivered via a combination of evening and intensive block-release classes as well as traditional semester based subjects.

Classes are taught across the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Melbourne School of Engineering, and the Melbourne Graduate School of Science as well as guest lectures by industry experts provide by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

SPECIALISE IN YOUR SPECIFIC AREA OF INTEREST The course involves lectures and site visits that enhance learning as well as an optional research project. Choose from a range of electives, to tailor the course to suit your specific interests.

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PACKAGING INNOVATION & DESIGN AWARDS (PIDA)

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and Packaging New Zealand, are pleased to advise the Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) will recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand.

The Design Innovation of the Year company awards will recognise organisations that have designed innovative packaging within each of these five manufacturing categories: 1. FOOD 2. BEVERAGE 3. HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS 4. DOMESTIC & HOUSEHOLD 5. LABELLING & DECORATION *NEW AWARD There will be three special awards available: 1. SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD 2. SAVE FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD 3. ACCESSIBLE PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIAL AWARD *NEW AWARD In addition there are three awards designed for people who have made specific contributions to the packaging industry.

These Individual Awards will include: 1. YOUNG PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR. 2. INDUSTRY PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR. 3. The PACKAGING NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP that will offer one person from New Zealand the opportunity to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology course; an internationally recognised and accredited course.

The PIDA Awards are the exclusive award program for all Australia and New Zealand entries into the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards which are coordinated by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The AIP are the ANZ Member for the WPO.

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DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

2018 AUST Winner: Nathan Leong MAIP

2018 NZ Winner: Jaco Scheepers AAIP

2017 Winner: Michael Van Dord AAIP

There are two scholarship available each year for Australia and New Zealand. The APPMA Scholarship for Australia and the Packaging New Zealand Scholarship for New Zealand.

The two annual Scholarships enable one lucky packaging technologist, designer or engineer in both Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9,000.

WHO AM I? Diploma in Packaging Technology students are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and are typically experienced practitioners or managers in technical, sales/ marketing, QA, purchasing, engineering or design.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology 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.

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third of all food produced globally is wasted. This statistic was repeated in almost every presentation at a recent ‘Save Food’ seminar in Italy and it was notable that the 2018 Australian Institute of Packaging Conference in Surfers Paradise led with a keynote session dedicated to solving Australia’s food waste problem.

Brianna Casey is chief executive of Foodbank Australia and she says that nearly four million Australians face food insecurity, while one quarter of what the world wastes in food would be enough to solve world hunger.

“If food wastage was a country it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter, behind China and the US,” she said. “In Australia, the cost of food waste to the economy is $A20 billion (US$15.3bn) a year.”

The reality is that were it not for innovative packaging, the figures would be even more damning.

The Australia National Food Waste Strategy was launched late last year to provide a framework to support collective action towards halving Australia’s food waste by 2030. Alongside this government-supported strategy are food banks such as Casey’s, which receive about

$A1m ($765,000) a year in government funding, with the remainder coming from donations.

However, about 65,000 people a month are turned away because Foodbank Australia does not have enough food to donate.

The work being done in Australia to counter value-chain food waste losses was discussed

by Karli Verghese from the RMIT University of Melbourne, as she outlined the aims of the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) through the supply chain.

“The goal is to reduce, transform and engage,” said Verghese. “Woolworths is a partner. Consumers want them to reduce food waste in stores, but also want to reduce product packaging. How do we balance the trade-offs?”

From food waste to all waste

Declaring that she dislikes public speaking and that she hadn’t planned her presentation, Gayle Sloan’s witty and confident speech revealed someone who has strong views but clearly the ability to make things happen. A policy expert, Sloan is chief executive of the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) and she talked about the circular

economy, which is something not just aspirational to Sloan but something very achievable.

Australia produces 64 million tonnes of waste a year, of which 13m/t comes from households, and 5m/t is packaging. Plastics makes up 1.2m/t of this figure.

“Twenty per cent of our recyclables were going to China. It’s impossible now to reach the quality China will accept, because even a PET bottle lid takes it beyond the quality accepted. Going forward, consumers will want recycled content, not just recyclable materials,” explained Sloan.

Prior to joining the WMAA, Sloan worked for Visy, a major Australian converter that made an early foray into recycling with its own plant for the recycling of packaging such as PET bottles. At the time, prices were too high for recycled material and the plant closed.

However, fast-forward to the present day and Australia’s biggest recycling plant is at Smithfields in Sydney and is owned by Visy.

The passion for recycling in the country is clearly there, as one delegate stood up to explain that he worked for a recycling company 30 years ago that recycled HDPE milk bottles.

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AIP HELPS FIGHT FOOD WASTE NATIONAL FOOD WASTE STRATEGY HALVING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD WASTE BY 2030 November 2017

As a part of the AIP’s commitment to the SAVE FOOD Initiative by FAO, the National Food Waste Strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 the Institute of focused on education and training programs that can assist with minimising food waste and loss globally. The AIP have a representative on the Department of the Environment and Energy National Food Waste Steering Committee and is a core contributor of the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre. The AIP is a long-standing supporter and contributor to Foodbank Australia through a Christmas hamper packing program and a volunteer packing day.

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION National Food Waste Strategy

The Australian Institute of Packaging has for many years worked in collaboration with a number of kindred associations in delivering technical functions across a broad spectrum of industries. Some of these include:

Australasian Bioplastics a s s o c i a t i o n

African Packaging Organisation (APO) www.africapack.org

Flexible Packaging & Label Manufacturers Association (FPLMA) https://fplma.org.au/

Asian Packaging Federation (APF) www.asianpackaging.org

Friends of Champions 12.3 https://champions123.org/friends-of-champions-12-3/

Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) www.bioplastics.org.au

Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF) www.packindo.org

Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) www.afgc.org.au

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) www.iopp.org

Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) www.packagingcovenant.org.au

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) www.iom3.org

Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) www.appma.com.au

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Institute of Packaging Nigeria (IOPN) www.ioppk.com

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National Food Waste Strategy, Department of Environment & Energy https://www.environment.gov.au/protection/wasteresource-recovery/national-waste-policy/food-waste

Packaging New Zealand www.packaging.org.nz

Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre www.fightfoodwastecrc.com.au

SAVE FOOD Initiative www.save-food.org New SPE logo 140610

Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) www.fial.com.au

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Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) www.plastics.org.au

World Packaging Organisation (WPO) www.worldpackaging.org

AIP MISSION STATEMENT • To serve as an independent professional body of packaging specialists.

• To promote professional standards of competency through education and training.

• To advance and promote the standing of packaging specialists as a profession.

• To serve and establish the confidence of the community in the packaging profession.

• To aim towards professional qualifications for all Members.

• To uphold professional integrity and ethics within the profession of packaging.

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To influence regional and global packaging communities.

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The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is the Peak Professional Body in 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.

DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY The Diploma in Packaging Technology is an internationally recognised Level 5 foundation qualification that prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain and can also lead to higher level study.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology 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. Networking opportunities abound, providing the chance to draw on the experience and knowledge of others.

CERTIFICATE IN PACKAGING The Certificate in Packaging is an internationally recognised Level 3 qualification designed to meet the training needs of a wide variety of personnel in packaging, from the new entrant looking for a great start, to design, production, management, sales, marketing or purchasing staff looking to deepen their packaging knowledge.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? The Certificate in Packaging 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 in Packaging provides you with the ‘detailed overview’ of packaging processes that broadens your knowledge, adds value to your business and helps you to prove your worth.

MASTER OF FOOD AND PACKAGING INNOVATION The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is a new inter-disciplinary Degree that explores food science, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design at an advanced level. This unique course forms part of a joint University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Packaging initiative.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? You will learn the skills necessary to develop valuable and innovative food products that address key issues such as transportability, durability, tamper proofing and perishability issues, as well as key environmental, economic, social and ethical factors.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY BITE-SIZED MODULES Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. Complete your training when your time allows, and at your own pace. Wherever you are, the course goes with you. Fundamentals on-line spans 42 modules and 27 hours of content that is recognised for its quality by the World Packaging Organisation. The Fundamentals of Packaging Technology on-line course is ideal training to prepare for the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) exam offered through the AIP and the IoPP. CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION The Certified Packaging Professional designation is the leading mark of excellence internationally and a must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement for packaging professionals under a new partnership announced by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) in the U.S. and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? 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.

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