Structural Packaging Design and Management

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Courses - September 2025

Level 1

Course details

ArtiosCAD I
COMP8162

Description: The student will learn the use of ArtiosCAD to develop packaging design concepts. The student will be able to design corrugated and paperboard containers to industry standard designs employing CAD software.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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ArtiosCAD II
COMP8211

Description: The student will explore the use of 3D modeling and animation in the design process as it applies to the packaging industry.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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Conestoga 101
CON0101

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

Hours: 1
Credits: 0
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Structural Design - Paperboard
DSGN8192

Description:

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of paperboard as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of a paperboard container. Through the application of this knowledge in ArtiosCAD, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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Structural Design - Rigid Containers
DSGN8202

Description:

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of various rigid packaging forms as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of rigid containers. Through the application of this knowledge in ArtiosCAD, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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Structural Design - Corrugated
DSGN8212

Description:

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of corrugated packaging as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of a corrugated container. Load unitizing and load stabilization methods will be thoroughly discussed. Through the application of this knowledge in computer aided software, students will be able to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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The Packaging Manufacturing Industry, Product Protection and Costing
IENG8001

Description:

In this course students will learn about the sectors that make up the packaging manufacturing industry, including manufacturing methods used and their importance in industry. This course will also cover effective and accurate methods used in industry to calculate manufacturing costs of packaging materials. Factors that contribute to the production cost, such as labour and raw materials, will be discussed. An in-depth analysis of hazards to which packaging systems are exposed will be conducted. Students will apply their knowledge of these hazards to the development of innovative packaging that effectively protects the product for which it is designed, while at the same time considering sustainability and the environment.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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Packaging Regulations, Specifications and Supply Chain
IENG8021

Description:

The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Food and Drug Act will be studied. Students will develop the skills required to develop packaging specifications that meet current regulations, as part of the product development process. The course will describe the flow of packaging materials, from manufacturing to the final customer, providing an understanding of the entire supply chain. Students will investigate the impact to the environment and sustainability using different tools.

Hours: 70
Credits: 5
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Lean Six Sigma
QUAL8181

Description: This course will provide students with specific tools that can be extremely effective in managing and leading continuous improvement across all functions of an organization. Students will also be provided with effective methods to communicate at all levels of the organization to gain support for the types of changes that result from continuous improvement implementations and to drive increased employee engagement.This course will demonstrate how two complementary continual improvement philosophies have been combined to provide a methodology that achieves rapid improvements in customer satisfaction, cost, quality and process speed. Through the application of a structured approach students will learn how to reduce waste, minimize defects and eliminate non-value-added activities in any manufacturing or transactional process

Hours: 70
Credits: 5
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Level 2

Course details

Structural Design - Flexible Containers
DSGN8222

Description:

This course will cover the physical properties and attributes of various flexible packaging forms as well as the different manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of flexible containers. Emphasis will be given to laminate structures and their application in the food industry. The student will apply this knowledge to develop and create effective packaging systems for relevant products.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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The Packaging Manufacturing Industry, Product Protection
IENG8005

Description:

In this course, students will evaluate and differentiate the sectors constituting the packaging manufacturing industry, analyze the manufacturing methods applied, and assess their significance within the industry. The course aims to cultivate an in-depth comprehension of complex packaging strategies and technologies, focusing on design, materials, and technologies. Students will be tasked to critically explore advanced concepts and engage in practical applications that extend product protection throughout their life cycles.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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Packaging Testing Technology
IENG8012

Description:

This course will use testing technology and methods commonly used by industry, to develop in the student the skills necessary to describe the specific characteristics of different packaging systems. The student will also learn to select appropriate testing technology and methods for specific packaging applications.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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Regulations and Specifications
IENG8025

Description:

This course is designed to enable students to critically examine and order the regulatory framework and standards that govern packaging materials, to evaluate the journey of packaging from production to the final consumer, to understand the supply chain fully, and to appreciate the vital role of packaging in preserving product safety, quality, and integrity, offering key perspectives for those in manufacturing, supply chain management, and regulatory roles.

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
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New Packaging Development, Trends and Innovation
IENG8032

Description:

This course will cover in detail the process followed in industry to develop new packaging materials and systems, from concept to market. It will describe different approaches to innovation such as, closed an open innovation. An analysis of current trends in packaging for different sectors of industry will be conducted.

Hours: 28
Credits: 2
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Supply Chain and Costing
IENG8040

Description:

This course teaches students to examine the connection between supply chain management and cost analysis as it pertains to packaging, enabling them to understand and appraise the significant impact of packaging on supply chain efficiency, cost management, and business profitability. Additionally, the course will guide students to apply industry-standard techniques for calculating the manufacturing costs of packaging materials, including evaluating contributing factors like labour and raw materials.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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Introduction to Project Management
MGMT8551

Description:

This course provides the tools to manage and monitor the progress of complex projects across cross-functional teams of employees in multiple departments. The project management tools include clear definition of goals, outlining specific tasks and components, status reporting, the use of MS Project, and holding employees accountable for completion of project milestones. This managerial skill will help establish priorities and effectively manage projects to drive business results.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
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Program outcomes

Apply the principles of mathematics and science to analyze and solve complex technical problems related to packaging engineering technology.
Evaluate the characteristics, attributes, manufacturing processes, systems and technologies associated with packaging materials through the application of engineering principles and practices.
Design protective packaging systems and processes that address hazards encountered in product distribution and meet market and customer demands.
Use modeling and design packaging software to solve management, technology, and applied engineering problems.
Apply packaging testing techniques to different packaging materials and systems.
Recommend improvements to processes and products through the examination of distribution, logistics, operations and the regulatory and business environments.
Communicate, orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical stakeholders to implement business recommendations and processes.