Most of the end users don’t know that the packaging, which is found with every product
they buy, is a technology that has become a sector providing number of opportunities
to the aspirants. Right from soap to television, every product of the market needs
packaging. It can be said packaging is index of the product.
The package must be attractive to the consumer and at the same time the quality
of package must be suitable to the product to preserve it as expected. It is not
exaggeration that most of the consumers fall in love with the product just because
of the packing style. That is the reason most of the products often change its packing
styles to refresh the customers.
The technological advancements and researches have brought tremendous changes in
the market. Tetra packing, drinking water cans are the best examples whose introduction
has taken the business in heights. The proficiency is highly recommended to deal
with all facets of packaging.
Courses in the field:
- Certificate in Packaging
- Diploma in Packaging Technology
- B.Tech. in Packaging technology
- M.Tech. in Packaging Technology
- Ph.D.
Few of the programs are also offered in distance mode. Few short term training programs
in the field are also offered by few institutes. The programs give practical industrial
training. The certificate and diploma programs are open as well as suitable to the
science and technology graduates of different fields who wish to opt for the field.
Eligibility:
The eligibility to the Certificate and diploma programs is differed by the institutes.
Most of the institutes offer them for the graduates. Passing in 10 + 2 with science
subjects is the eligibility for the entrance test conducted for B.Tech.
The score in GATE or equivalent that mentioned and the master degree in the stream
is the eligibility for M.Tech. The master degree and the score in the conducted
entrance test are considered for the Ph.D.
Core content of the courses:
Printing processes, computer application in printing, theory of printing machinery,
Digital electronic circuits, Graphic designing, print production planning, flexography,
printing materials, offset technology, industrial training, reproduction technology,
gravure technology, techniques of printing like finishing, subtrates, ink technology
and image generation; and printing management.
Career aspect:
The openings are offered in various disciplines like production, packaging, packaging
design, development of the packaging designs, quality testing and evaluation, sales
and marketing etc.
Few of the sectors of the recruitment are container packaging, engineering industries,
machine tools, food products, pharmaceuticals, carton, chemicals, spices, trade
commission, seeds, cosmetics, paper product companies, MNCs, converter industries
etc.
Chief titles are:
- Packaging manager
- Quality manager
- Technician
- Packaging development technologist
Core responsibilities of the field:
- Designing and developing packaging
- Testing packaging components
- Ensuring the safety of the product
- Handling artwork verification
- Innovating new methodologies for the better presentation and preservation
Attributes
The person who wishes to pursue the field must possess artistic skills, team management,
communication skills and presentation skills. He/ She must be updating the knowledge
and follow the trends and must be trying for novelty.
Pay Package:
A fresh graduate in the field is offered around Rs. 10,000 and above. The experienced
is offered better.
The field offers prosperous career option that the skilled and innovative are always
in demand with best pay packages.