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November 2024 Examination Series
Examinations will taken place between 19-21 November 2024. Late examination entries accepted by PIABC until 29 October 2024.
New PIABC Level 7 Diploma in Mineral Processing qualification
PIABC Limited is pleased to annouce the launch of its first mineral processing qualification. Read here for more information or please contact the PIABC team.
Success in Scotland for wood qualification candidates
Two candidates achieve the SVQ Wood Products Manufacture SCQF Level 5 qualification despite the difficulties brought by Covid-19. Read here.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (2022 Versions)
PIABC is pleased to annouce the new 2022 versions of its two packaging qualification (PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QN: 610/0741/9) & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QN: 610/0740/9) are now being taught by approved centres.
Any candidates on older versions of these two packaging qualifications (PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (QN: 600/0455/1) & PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology (QN: 600/0017/X)) should contact their centre co-ordinator about the end dates for completion.
New packaging qualification
PIABC Limited is pleased to announce that it has added PIABC Level 5 Certificate in Sustainable Food Packaging (610/0032/7) to its portfolio of regulated qualifications encompassing the materials cycle. Please contact the PIABC team for further information on this new qualification.
Success in Scotland for two wood candidates
Two candidates achieve the SVQ Wood Products Manufacture SCQF Level 5 qualification in just over 2 years despite the difficulties brought by Covid-19. Read here.
Top job with Heinz 57 in the Netherlands for NI graduate
Top job with Heinz 57 in the Netherlands for NI graduate Matthew McIvor who successful completed the PIABC Level 5 Award for a Packaging Related Research Project. Read here.
November 2021 Examination Series
Don't forget to register for the November 2021 examination series!
The closing date for all centres to enter their students is Tuesday 12 October 2021.
June 2021 Examination Results
All candidates results have now been released to centres.
Students should contact their centre co-ordinator if they have yet to received their June 2021 examination results.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging/PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology - Assignments & Projects
PIABC would encourage learners to focus on any assignments/projects that they may have yet to complete.
PIABC can ONLY accept assignments/projects electronically via email (piabc@iom3.org).
PIABC will accept assignments/projects outside of usual submission dates.
It is important that the completed cover sheet is not saved as part of the assignment/project as these cover sheets can identify the learner to markers.