Signwriter
OSCA 391531·ANZSCO 399611
5,400
25.9%
13%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Signwriter is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Signs and Graphics.
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About this career
Designs, fabricates, paints and wraps signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.
What they typically do
- Consults with clients and responds to proposals, sketches and written instructions to determine composition of signs
- Designs and creates signs and illustrations using computer software and signmaking machines
- Designs and creates murals, screen prints, gold leaf work and vinyl sign writing
- Applies vinyl wrapping to a variety of media
- Prints and plots on laminate and other paper types
- Measures and calculates letter size, prepares the surface, and applies background paint using brushes, sprays and rollers
- Paints signs and letters using lacquers, varnishes, paints and other materials on brick, metal, timber, glass, plastic and other surfaces
- May make three-dimensional signs
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Signwriter.
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Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
CPC30216 · AQF 3 · 7 providers