Applications open for 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship

The Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is accepting submissions for its ninth annual scholarship program, which will provide one packaging technologist, designer or engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000.

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 fields.

2014 APPMA scholarship winner Aleah Back is a quality specialist at Woolworths. Back recently graduated with her Diploma in Packaging Technology and highly recommends the course to other packaging professionals.

“When I started my diploma I had a basic knowledge learned from university days and industry, and I can say that the structure of the course not only helped me learn the core competencies of packaging technology, but also gave me a thorough understanding of the packaging properties, structures, conversions methods, printing techniques, adhesives, testing techniques, uses in modern society, environmental issues, regulatory compliance and so much more,” said Back. “At the end of this diploma I can now say that I am ready to tackle any task required for a packaging technologist role in industry with confidence.

“The structure of the diploma worked for me as a full-time employee, as it gave me the flexibility I required to work full time and study outside normal work commitments. I was blessed with an amazing AIP tutor who was at my disposal for support, questions, concerns, exam preparation and advice on my dissertation as well as being my mentor now and in the future.”

To access the criteria and submission form, please click here.