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

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

• Location:
  Industry and Sunshine
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship, Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CPC32111
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Signwriter

Sign manufacturer

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

This course provides training and assessment for apprentices in the signage industry.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 21 units of competency:

• 14 core units
• 7 elective units.

• Work Effectively and Sustainably in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1012A

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1013A

• Conduct Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1014A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1015A

• Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS2001A

• Use Colour for Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2001A

• Lay Out and Design Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2002A

• Prepare Surfaces for Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2003A

• Produce Digital Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2004A

• Fabricate Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2005A

• Signwrite to Simple Forms

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2006A

• Apply Fasteners and Fixings

  Unit code

  CPCCSI2007A

• Produce Vinyl Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3001A

• Use Rotary Router

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3002A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Signwrite to Decorative Forms

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3003A

• Apply Advanced Vinyl Applications

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3004A

• Use Engraving Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3005A

• Apply Gilding to Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3006A

• Apply Lines and Scrolls

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3007A

• Screen-Print Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3009A

• Use Led Technology for Signage

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3011A

• Install Led Systems

  Unit code

  CPCCSI3013A

• To qualify for admission into the course applicants must be employed as a signage apprentice.