Signwriter
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- Assessing authority
- TRA
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3996Signwriters
Description
Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Sign Manufacturer
Unit group
3996 · SignwritersDescription
UNIT GROUP 3996 SIGNWRITERS SIGNWRITERS design, fabricate and paint signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
Tasks include
- conferring with clients and responding to proposals, sketches and written instructions to determine composition of signs
- designing and creating signs and graphics using computer software and signmaking machines
- designing and creating signs by measuring and calculating letter size, preparing the surface, applying background paint using brushes, sprays and rollers, and creating the letters using brushes, stencils, enamel paint and decals
- designing and creating wall murals, screen prints, gold leaf work and custom vehicle art
- painting signs and lettering using lacquers, varnishes, paints and other materials
- painting signs on brick, metal, timber, glass, plastic and other surfaces
- making and erecting three dimensional signs
- preparing cost estimates for labour and materials
- may erect and work on scaffolding
- may install signs on-site
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
Core Skills Occupation List
| Occupation | MLTSSL | CSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signwriter · 399611 | Not listed in supplied data | Listed | Not listed in supplied data |