How to become a packaging technologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could do a foundation degree, a higher national diploma or a degree in packaging technology or packaging design.
Employers may also accept subjects like:
- materials science
- food technology
- 3D design
- chemistry
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job by doing a Packaging Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This can take 4 years to complete.
Entry requirements
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
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Work
You could start as an assistant packaging technologist or designer and work your way up through training and promotion.
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Further information
You can learn more about working in packaging technology and design from the Packaging Group.