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Saturday, May 8, 2010

CAREERS IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION :
Packaging has a become a highly specialised area. Due to the tough market competition, the new products released by the companies need attractive packing to meet buyer’s expectation with regard to functionality and aesthetic looks to win over their competitors and get recognition for their products. Wrapping, box packing or bottling go under the name of packaging.
It is one of the fast growing industry. The scope of work is expanding as the packaging of canned and frozen foods, toiletries, tobacco products, gifts and other products is increasing day by day. Besides, when the persons working in Govt. and Private Sectors get transferred from one city to another, their goods require to be packed in such a manner as to reach safely. Thus, packaging expert plays an important role here also.
Consider bacteria free fruit juices in tetra packs, milk that does not spoil for several days or tea leaf packages that retain the flavour for months. These diverse issue are those of packaging experts.
COURSE STRUCTURE/ELIGIBILITY :
The foremost institution offering a packaging course is Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai. It has been set up by the Government of India. It offers a P.G. Diploma in packing, besides other certificate courses and distance education programmes.
The P.G. Diploma Course is of 2 years duration and is open to graduates in Science with any two of the subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Electronics/Microbilogy/Engineering or Technology) of a recognized University or equivalent with minimum 50% .
The certificate programme is of 3 months duration and is open to persons having working experience in packaging industry.
BASIS OF SELECTION :
Candidates are selected for the post graduate programme on the basis of the performance in All India Entrance Examination comprising of a written test (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) and interview. Entrance Tests are held at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi.
ANNOUNCEMENT AND DATES :
Application forms will be available in May-June for the Examination in July.
COURSE FEES :
Rs. 5000 per semester for the Post Graduate programme. Hostel fees is Rs.2000/- per semester.
MAJOR INSTITUTIONS :
1. The Indian Institute of Packaging, Plot E-2, MIDC Area, Chakala, Post Box-9432, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093.
2. The Indian Institute of Packaging (Regional Centre), Block CP, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Bidhan Nagar, Kokata-700091.
3. The Indian Institute of Packaging (Regional Centre), B/28, 29, Flatted Factories Complex, Jhandewalan, Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi-110055.
4. The Indian Institute of Packaging (Regional Centre), Plot No-169, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, Chennai-600096.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES :
The packaging technologists find placement in the companies manufacturing packing materials and packing systems, food processing and beverages industries that depends on packaging technology to improve shelf life and transportability.
JOB PROFILE :
The job of a packaging expert is design and development of appropriate packing systems taking into account the material to be packed, compatibility with materials to be packed, testing and evaluation and environmental compliance.
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