AIP launches plastic packaging courses in NZ

The Australian Institute of Packaging has announced they will be heading to New Zealand to run the Introduction to Plastics and Advanced Plastic Packaging half-day training courses. The half-day training courses are in conjunction with the Packaging Council of New Zealand and will be held on the 14th and 15th of November respectively at the BNZ Highbrook Partner Centre, East Tamaki.

The Introduction to Plastics half-day training course introduces basic principles, techniques and equipment for the most commonly used physical and analytical tests on polymeric materials. The course will present a precise, non-mathematical introduction to plastics, their raw materials, syntheses, properties and applications, discussing the manufacture and properties of plastics as a function of the molecular properties of polymers used in the plastics industry. It is suitable for people who have a direct involvement in packaging operations and design and development within all packaging associated industries. This includes the production, development, technology, purchasing, sales, QA/QC, marketing, regulatory and development functions.

The Advanced Plastic Packaging half-day training course will cover certain aspects of organic chemistry, revisit the raw materials, syntheses and applications and touching on manufacturing and moulding aspects. It will ensure that those attending are reminded of the main classes of plastic materials as a function of the molecular properties of polymers used in the plastics industry. It will discuss the molecular structure of plastics in relation to the two main families of plastics, namely thermosets and thermoplastics. It is suitable for those that have already attended the ‘Introduction to Plastics’ course, or have a number of years of experience in the plastics industry. Attendees will learn new aspects of polymers and test their knowledge and prior learning.

To book your place simply email for a booking form or visit www.aipack.com.au