Having served the industry for over 53 years the AIP is the professional body designed to cater for packaging technologists, engineers, designers and any other individuals who are a part of the packaging industry in Australasia. The primary function of the Institute is to offer education, training, and personal and professional development for individuals within the packaging industry; as well as cross-functional networking opportunities.

The AIP is the only association in Australia and New Zealand designed to recognise, educate, train and develop the individuals who make up the diverse packaging industry.

BUILD YOUR PACKAGING CAREER ON FIRM FOUNDATIONS WITH THE AIP.

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.

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.

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.

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, Mondelēz International and the Australian Institute of Packaging initiative, with the support of the Victorian Government.

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.

CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL

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.