Unlock your future in Food Packaging with CAFRE
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The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is accepting applications for PiABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging, offering a unique opportunity for professionals and newcomers alike to gain a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors across the food packaging sector.
Delivered at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus, this comprehensive course provides learners with an understanding of packaging materials, processes, sustainability, and innovation. Whether you're working in food production, logistics, design, or manufacturing, the Level 3 Certificate will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel.
Why choose the Level 3 Certificate in Packaging?
- Industry-relevant curriculum: Developed in collaboration with leading packaging professionals.
- Career progression: Ideal for those looking to move into supervisory or technical roles.
Recent participant, Chloe Moore, Dunbia Group Food Safety Supply Chain Technologist, shared her experience: “The course has proven to be an excellent foundation for expanding my knowledge of packaging. Taking the course has increased my understanding of the processes for various materials and prompted me to consider how to incorporate what I have learnt into my work.”
Chloe’s participation is a testament to how the course can empower individuals to grow professionally and contribute more effectively to their organisations.
Who should apply?
This course is perfect for individuals already working in the food and food packaging industries who want to formalise their knowledge, as well as those seeking to enter the field with a strong foundation. Employers are also encouraged to support staff enrolment as part of workforce development initiatives.
Enrolment now open
Spaces are limited for this year’s intake, so early application is advised. For more information on course content, fees, and how to apply, please contact: Adele.Dallas@daera-ni.gov.uk or visit the CAFRE website.
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