Signmaking

Signmaking

The  signmaking programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that  combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips  people with the skills to design, fabricate, install, and finish signs using  a variety of materials such as vinyl, plastic, metal, glass, wood, and LED  systems. Training covers computer-controlled routing and 3D fabrication,  digital imaging and graphics, traditional hand-signwriting, installation of  signage, finishing and painting, and the use of tools and machinery in line  with industry standards.The Level 4 programme is an  apprenticeship.

Benefits of these programmes

  • Nationally recognised  qualifications built to industry standards
  • A blend of practical training and  technical knowledge
  • Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
  • Specialisations available across digital imaging, graphic design, 3D fabrication, traditional signwriting, and installation
  • Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.

Qualifications available

Programmes available

A typical day

Typically, an eight-hour day. Possibly shift work.

The nature of the work will vary with the employer, but it could involve machining, colour vinyl wrapping vehicles, printing, hand decorating spray-painting and screen-printing.

Sound like you?

Study areas
  • English or Media Studies or History
  • Sciences or Workshop Technology
  • Creative Arts (Visual/Textiles/ Graphics)
  • Computing/ICT/Information Management.
Attributes
  • Confident communicator
  • Strong eye for detail
  • Confidence with IT, computers, technology.
Helpful experience
  • Making or fixing things
  • Working with machinery
  • Working with computers.
Preferred work environments
  • Indoors (workshop or plant)
  • Outside (outdoors)
  • Different places from time to time
  • Lots of different places everyday.

Pathway

School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Signmaking
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist in Signmaking
  • Senior in Signmaking
  • Team Leader
  • Manager

Ready to get Started?

Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications – tailored to your businesses specific needs.

Apprentices need support in achieving their qualifications, and Competenz training advisors provide this support.

Your training advisor will guide apprentices through their training, monitoring their progress and completing on-the-job assessments throughout the training.

Your training advisor will:

  • Visit your business and your apprentices four times throughout the year
  • Structure training into manageable chunks of learning
  • Set deadlines with apprentices to complete assessments (in full consultation with employers)
  • Provide assessment guides for apprentices
  • Assist apprentices to successfully complete their training programme.

As an employer, you need to become familiar with your apprentice’s training programme and targets, and provide them with plenty of opportunities to develop and practise the required skills.

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