The AIP would like to congratulate our latest Fundamentals of Packaging Technology Graduate, Nelson Rajsombath AAIP, Packaging Technologist at The Arnott’s Group.
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. Nelson kindly shared with the AIP what he learnt during his studies…
1. What is your current role? What are your areas of responsibility?
Nelson:
I am a packaging technologist. My role involves developing packaging for new products as well as enabler projects to reduce material usage, increase palletisation efficiency and/or address problems in shipping.
2. What made you select the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course through the AIP?
Nelson:
Coming from a food science and quality assurance background, I wanted to develop my knowledge in packaging technology to help me better make more well-informed technical decisions required for my role.
3. What did you learn along the way? Any favourite areas or topics?
Nelson:
A learnt about a lot of interesting topics across the industry that I wouldn’t have been exposed to without this course, such as cans, bottles, and adhesives. My favourite areas were about box compression and shipping damage as I was able to apply what I was learning to real world applications.
4. What advice would you offer anyone looking to undertake the complete Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course?
Nelson:
I definitely recommend this course to any packaging technologist. Whether as a first introduction or as a refresher course – the course is beneficial to all. Being online, you can take the course at your own speed and you can fit it around your life as you see fit.
5. Would you consider now completing the Certified Packaging Professional designation (CPP) as your next step?
Nelson:
Yes, I am currently in the process of obtaining my Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation.