Mr. Thusith Wijesinghe President M:777 878 889 E:info@transcon.lk
Mr.Nishan Perera Deputy President M:777 893 697 E:nishan@cmcenglk.com
Mr.Rohan Wijesinghe Immediate Past President M:778 871 792 E:krbrohanw@gmail.com
Mr.J.D.C.Perera Chairman, M:777 325 688 E:jdc@euroasiapack.com
Packaging Development Centre
Mr.Thushantha Karunanayake 1st Vice President M:772 342 741
E :thushantha.karunanayake @pclsolutions.lk
Mr.Upul Abeywardena 2nd Vice President M:775 997 747 E:upul.abeywardana@gmail.com
Mr.Sohan Perera 3rd Vice President M:777 488 585 E:sohan@paplltd.com
Ms. Tania Francis 4th Vice President M:773 832 320 E:tania@crimsoncs.com
Mr. Mohamed Riyaz 5th Vice President M:777 723 722 E:riyaz@expack.lk
Mr.Thushara Deshapriya General Secretary M:777 689 051 E:thushara.deshapriya@pgpfirst.com
Mr. Lahiru Wijeratne Assistant General Secretary
M:773 434 838E:lahiru@modernpack.lk
Mr. Muthiah Prabagaran Treasurer M:777 320 653 E:prabhu@snackings.net
Mr. Lakshan Pethiyagoda Asst.Treasurer M:712 729 933 E:clariantmb@sltnet.lk
Mr. Manthi Weerasekara Secretary Publicity M:724 809 986 E:manthi_weerasekera@yahoo.com
Mr. Deshantha Silva Secretary Marketing M:773 434 150 E:deshantha@aitkenspence.lk
Mr.Johann Tranchell Secretary - Social & Industrial Affairs
M:771 791 014 E:johann@polydime.com
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Recognition of Asian Packaging Professionals
“CERTIFIED ASIAN PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL”
CAPP
Introduction
– There are numerous industry personnel in the Asia- Pacific region who are practicing professionals in the field of packaging.
– Hence, the need for introduction of Recognition or of an award to an individual called Certified Asian Packaging Professionals (CAPP).
– Asian Packaging Federation (APF) is pleased to announce the launch of an education programme to address knowledge needs of practicing professionals.
Project Objective
• Recognize intellectuals / professionals in the field of packaging or other professionals who have rendered valuable service to the cause of packaging both in their respective countries and at regional / international level and to award professional membership to those who possess certain qualifications laid down under a given set of criteria by the APF Course Brief
• Course offered in English language
• Award or recognition in each of the category in packaging mentioned below to the professional will be based on successful completion of the following courses in each category:
• 1. CAPP ( Plastics in flexible packaging)
• 2. CAPP ( Plastics in rigid packaging)
• 3. CAPP ( Paper & paperboard)
• 4. CAPP ( Corrugated Board Packaging)
• 5. CAPP ( Metal Packaging)
• 6. CAPP ( Glass Packaging )
• 7. CAPP ( Ancillary Packaging)
• 8. CAPP ( Packaging systems & Machinery)
• 9. CAPP ( Bulk Packaging)
• 10. CAPP ( Logistics & Supply chain Management)
Eligibility
• Graduate in Science / Engineering / Applied Science / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Printing / Graphics / packaging / Law /Food Science or Technology or equivalent qualification with minimum 10 years’ experience in teaching subjects connected to the Packaging Industry.
• Or applicants with above qualifications who have served in an industry related to Manufacturing/Converting/ Quality Control /Research/Testing/ marketing in any one of the sectors connected to the packaging industry for over a period revolving around 10 years
• An applicant without above qualifications but has served in the industry either as an entrepreneur or an employee related to manufacturing / converting/ Testing & quality control/ Research / Marketing connected with packaging applications for minimum 10 years .
• However these are subject to the acceptance and approval of the Chairman and the hierarchy of approval body.
Admission & Fee Structure
• The fees for each course taken by a candidate are USD 200.
• A course material based on the subject selected will be made available to the candidate. • Registration is open throughout the year. Course Duration
• An on-line course has been designed to be a self-learning module.
• The candidate is expected to complete the course within 12 months of the date of registration.
• Those who cannot follow the on-line course may learn using a hard copy that could be purchased from the IIP through the APF member organizations in the respective countries Course Evaluation & Passing criteria
• Successful completion of course material would be evaluated by the candidate taking an on-line evaluation test.
• The test would be based on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) format
• Two attempts during the year of enrolment is allowed, failing which candidate has to enroll once again with full payment of fees USD 200.
• Minimum 60 % is the passing criteria,
Recognition to Qualified Professionals
• Award of certificate in a frame
• Lapel pin
• Awardee would receive the honour either during Asia Star Awards Function or Regional Packaging Awards ceremony( To be decided by Executive Committee)
• Awardee to receive the honour in person by wearing a special scarf designed for the function. In absentia , certificates & lapel pin will be sent by post
• Names of successful candidates to be recorded in APF Register & displayed on
APF website.
Web: www.asianpackaging.org