Accredited Packaging Professional– A Guide to Application
This guide is provided to support those seeking to achieve the Accredited Packaging Professional Award during the “grandparenting” phase which runs until the end of October 2013 and is open only to those who are existing members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and affiliated to The Packaging Society.
By virtue of education, training, personal qualities and experience, Packaging Professionalsshould be competent throughout their working life. The Accredited Packaging Professional Award is recognition of this. To become an Accredited Packaging Professional you need to demonstrate that you meet a series of competences and these are detailed below. Once you have been accredited you will be expected to maintain your competence through a programme of Continuous Professional Development.
To apply for the Accredited Packaging Professional Award during the grandparenting phase, you will need to complete and return the following to the Membership Department;
- Application Form – which is attached at the end of this guide
- Statement of Competence, also attached
- Up to date CV
- Copies of relevant higher education/degree level certificates
Copies of the application form and statement of competence can be obtained from the Membership Department by .
Your fully completed application will be checked for completeness and will then be submitted for assessment by two trained scrutineers. These scrutineers will already be Accredited Packaging Professionals and when reviewing your Statement of Competence will consider how you meet the requirements of the statement and the elements associated with each one. The examples that are given show ways in which you can show that you have achieved the competence and its associated elements.
1Show how you use general and specialist packaging knowledge and expertise to support packaging development.
Element / You need to show for example that you can...11.1Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the use of packaging knowledge and practice. / •understand the scope of your own professional knowledge and expertise
•extend your ability in your own specialism and develop others
•broaden and deepen your own knowledge and competence in various ways
1.2 Be involved with the creative and innovative development of packaging knowledge, practice and continuous improvement. / •develop ways of understanding others needs and translate these into practice
•meet the requirements of customers and /or clients, overcome problems and monitor progress
•identify opportunities to transfer knowledge and practice
•secure intellectual property rights
•develop and evaluate quality improvement systems
1 Please note that you are being asked for examples only and are not required to provide details for each bullet point
2Give examples of how you apply knowledge, expertise and methods to the analysis and solution of packaging problems.
Element / You need to show for example that you can...2.1 Identify suitable packaging projects and opportunities / •recognise new opportunities within your own area of work
•improve packaging products, processes, systems and services
•understand the practical viability of projects
2.2 Research, design and develop appropriate solutions to packaging problems. / •identify and agree a sound approach to packaging development
•secure the necessary resources to meet your packaging development requirements
•carry out consultations and tests
•collect, analyse and evaluate your results
•make and present recommendations, taking account of the requirements of the customer/client
2.3 Implement and evaluate solutions to packaging problems / •ensure that the solution meets requirements and is fit for purpose
•take account of critical constraints when solving packaging problems
•agree with others a programme for evaluating solutions to packaging problems
•learn to build on best practice
3Show how you give leadership to others in any part of the packaging supply chain.
Element / You need to show for example that you can...3.1 Plan for effective packaging development, implementation or production. / •identify the factors affecting development, implementation or production
•prepare and agree plans and methods with others
•identify and secure resources including human resources
•present results and plans to others
•negotiate and influence contractual arrangements involving clients and others
3.2 Identify, organise and control people and resources to achieve packaging related goals. / •plan, specify and secure resources
•agree resources within legal and statutory requirements
•Organise and lead teams and packaging activities
•Identify variations from plans and specifications, and ensure that corrective action is taken
•evaluate programmes and recommend improvements
3.3Provide leadership to achieve changing technical, conceptual and
managerial needs in packaging. / •identify changing needs and requirements, and agree with others how these might be met
•establish team and individual needs, and help ensure they are met
•ensure that teams and individuals are fully acquainted with current packaging knowledge and aware of likely trends and developments
•provide leadership and support for individuals and teams
•assess and provide feedback on performance to teams and individuals
3.4 Ensure continuous improvement to packaging processes through employing appropriate quality management tools and techniques. / •develop quality in areas of your responsibility
•ensure that your processes and procedures meet quality standards
•evaluate your work, and develop and implement recommended improvements
4Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Element / You need to show for example that you can...4.1 Communicate effectively with others at all levels. / •contribute to, chair and record meetings and discussions
•train others
•prepare letters, documents and reports on complex matters
•exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues
4.2 Present and discuss proposals. / •prepare and deliver presentations on proposals
•lead and sustain debates and discussions
•feed back results to improve the proposals
4.3Demonstrate personal and social skills. / •know and manage your own emotions, strengths and weaknesses
•be aware of the needs and concerns of others
•be confident and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations
•identify, agree and lead work towards common goals
•create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships
•resolve conflicts
5Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
Element / You need to show for example that you can...5.1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct. / •comply with the rules of professional conduct of your own professional body
•lead work in relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation
5.2Manage and apply safe systems of work. / •identify and take responsibility for your own and others obligations for health, safety and welfare
•ensure that your systems satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements
•develop and implement hazard identification and risk management solutions
•manage, evaluate and improve these systems
5.3 Undertake packaging activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development. / •operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to improve environmental, social and economic outcomes
•provide products and services which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community while meeting financial objectives
•understand and gain stakeholder involvement in sustainable development
5.4 Carry out the continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance your own competence. / •undertake reviews of your own development needs
•keep evidence of competence development
•contribute to the activities of professional bodies
•plan to meet your personal and organisational objectives
•carry out CPD activities
•evaluate CPD outcomes against your needs
•assist others with their own CPD
For more information about the Accredited Packaging Professional Award please see the Standard for Professional Packaging Competence available from the Membership Department on +44 (0) 1782 221709.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AS:
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Section BTECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are requested to provide certified photocopy evidence of academic awards unless previously provided.
If you are applying for the Accredited Packaging Professional award, please ensure that your professional qualifications satisfy the requirements, prior to submitting your completed application; otherwise this will result in unnecessary delays.Date: / Qualifications:
First degree, Higher degree, Diploma, recognised Packaging qualification etc.
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Section E DECLARATIONS
Declaration by ApplicantI, the undersigned, agree that, as a member of the Institute, or in the event of my becoming a member, I will conduct myself honourably in the practice of my profession and to the utmost of my power will maintain the dignity and welfare of the Institute and will observe the code of professional conduct of the Institute for the time being in force.
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STATEMENT OF COMPETENCE
ACCREDITED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL (APP)
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Membership grade applied for:Accredited Packaging Professional
Primary Discipline:Packaging
Before you submit your application please ensure you have read the guidelines thoroughly and understand the information needed to be included in this part of the application. Any reports not conforming will be returned and will delay your application. Please ensure the Professional Review Report is supported by an up to date, comprehensive CV giving details of your career history to-date and reasons for any gaps.
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Evidence that demonstrates that you meet the required competences –Please provide examples of how you satisfy each of the competence and commitments in the space provided, expand the boxes as necessary.
1. / Show how you use general and specialist packaging knowledge and expertise to support packaging development.
Provide examples below (expand the box as required)
2. / Give examples of how you apply knowledge, expertise and methods to the analysis and solution of packaging problems.
Provide examples below (expand the box as required)
3. / Show how you give leadership to others in any part of the packaging supply chain.
Provide examples below (expand the box as required)
4. / Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Provide examples below (expand the box as required)
5. / Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards whilst recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
Provide examples below (expand the box as required)
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Scrutineer’s CommentsDo you know/know of this candidate and/or his/her work? / If ‘Yes’, please give details / Yes / No
General comments on the application, including referee reports. No referee reports required for applications received via the Grandparenting route.
Specific comments on the Professional Review Report/Statement of Competence and Case Study. (Case Study not required for applications received via the Grandparenting route).
Is there clear evidence that the candidate is free to exercise his/her judgement without undue intervention from supervisors?
Does the candidate have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge and responsible experience to satisfy the requirements of an Accredited Packaging Professional (APP)?
Any other comments?
Recommendation (please initial as appropriate) / I recommend this candidate for the Accredited Packaging Professional Award / This candidate needs to do more to achieve the Accredited Packaging Professional Award
(Please complete the APP Application Advise sheet that will be sent to the candidate)
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