The AIP would like to congratulate our latest Fundamentals of Packaging Technology Graduate, Callum D’Arcy AAIP, Packaging Reliability Technologist at Jurlique International. The internationally recognised on-line Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (FPT) bite-sized modules are available exclusively through the AIP in Australasia. The FPT Course is set up for the convenience of busy working professionals, and the training platform is functionally intuitive. Callum kindly shared with the AIP what he learnt during his studies…
What is your current role? What are your areas of responsibility?
Callum:
I am currently a Packaging Reliability Technologist at Jurlique International. I work alongside our Brand Team to help develop new packaging for our upcoming new products. I also work alongside our Production team, getting feedback from packaging issues and developing initiatives and new packaging items to help improve efficiencies. I also help collate specifications for both internal and external use.
What made you select the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course through the AIP?
Callum:
I was new into the field of packaging technology and had learnt the fundamentals on the job. After discussing with a fellow colleague, we felt the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology would be a great way to get a deeper understanding of the intricacies of packaging development.
What did you learn along the way? Any favourite areas or topics?
Callum:
I thoroughly enjoyed the printing and glass manufacturing modules. We deal with a lot with various forms of decoration options throughout our promotional and NPD projects, so it was great to get a better understanding of how each process operates and is applied to our packaging.
What advice would you offer anyone looking to undertake the complete Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course?
Callum:
It is well recommended and saves as a great foundation into getting into the packaging industry. Take your time and digest each module.
Would you consider now completing the Certificate Packaging Professional designation as your next step?
Callum:
It is on my radar for sure. Once I have built up some applied knowledge from the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course, the CPP would be the next step.