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Apprenticeship

Packaging professional (integrated degree)

Level
6
Degree level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

What you'd do

Develop new packaging designs and manage trials with suppliers
Specify packaging materials and assess sustainability performance
Test packaging for strength, seal integrity, and shelf life
Manage packaging projects from concept to commercial launch
Work with marketing, procurement, and manufacturing teams
Ensure compliance with packaging regulations and labelling law

What you'd learn

Packaging materials - paper, plastics, glass, metal, and composites
Packaging design process from brief to production
Sustainability, circular economy, and packaging regulation
Supply chain logistics and distribution performance of packaging
Quality testing methods for packaging integrity and performance
Consumer insight, retail shelf, and branding considerations
Ready to look for a place?
See live Packaging professional (integrated degree) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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