Your study of the General Certificate in Packaging Spirits is facilitated by online, self-directed learning material which explains all topics in the syllabus comprehensively. The learning material features clear and engaging text, numerous technical illustrations, and videos to help you reinforce your understanding of the subject. You can also check your understanding of the learning materials by answering multiple-choice questions at the end of every unit.
Qualifications
General Certificate in Packaging Spirits
The General Certificate in Packaging Spirits covers the entire packaging process, along with other areas vital to packaging operations such as quality and sustainability. It introduces the design and function of packaging materials, how best to handle and dilute spirits and how ready to drink (RTD) products are produced. It covers how bottles and cans are filled, coded and collated. How RTDs are pasteurised, sterile filtered and aseptically filled is also discussed. In addition, the learning material provides a practical insight into other important packaging functions such as hygiene, engineering, utilities and health and safety.
Exam Dates
29 October 2025 Exam
Registration opening: 26 February 2025
Registration closing: 13 August 2025
Prices
Exam £560
Includes all learning material (online and self-directed) and the exam.
Membership offer £50
Special rate for students
Study Requirement 60-80 hours minimum
Who is this Qualification for?
The General Certificate in Packaging Spirits is designed for those who already have experience of working in Spirit and/or RTD packaging operations such as team leaders and team members. If you already have an awareness of the steps in the spirit or RTD packaging process, the General Certificate in Packaging Spirits can enable you to perform more effectively in your role and to progress in your career. If you would like to know more about the science, technology and best practice of packaging and other areas vital to successful packaging operations then this is the right qualification for you.
Qualifications
What's Next
The General Certificate in Packaging Spirits is strongly recommended as part of your preparation for the CIBD Diploma in Packaging which teaches packaging science and technology in-depth through a series of three modules.
What are people saying
"I thoroughly enjoyed the General Certificate in Packaging Spirits. I work in a Quality Control Laboratory, so this let me learn about something completely out of my comfort zone. It has given me a great understanding of how the bottling hall works and the amount of work that goes into ensuring the quality of spirits packaging."
