Certificate III in Signage

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Become a fully qualified sign-writer with a course that covers all aspects of the sign industry.

You will learn:

  • vinyl cutting
  • sign fabrication
  • sign installation
  • sign design
  • graphic design
  • how to operate advanced computer design software
  • how to produce signs on uneven surfaces
  • sign writing
  • how to produce engraved signs
    Two Student looking at bright coloured sign being printed

    Learn all aspects of the sign industry.

  • advanced vinyl application, such as vehicle wrapping
  • heritage signage

You may be required to work outdoors or produce signage in a factory environment.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Construction Industries

Careers

  • sign writer
  • sign manufacturer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

This course provides training to apprentices that will equip them to work in the sign industry.

Units and electives

Compulsory Units of Study

Elective Units of Study

21 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 14 compulsory units - 7 elective units

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • To qualify for admission to the course applicants must be registered as an apprentice.

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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