399611 Signwriter

Occupation Overview:

Signwriter belongs to the occupation unit group of 3996 Signwriters and is a Skill Level 3 occupation in Australia. In other words, a signwriter must have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In 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.

Key Tasks:

Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation:

Sign Manufacturer

Skills Assessment Authority:

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is a skills assessment service for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia for the purpose of migration.

UNIT GROUP 3996 Signwriters

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand: NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Registration or licensing may be required.

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

Occupation:

399611 Signwriter

Australian Visa Options for 399611 Signwriter

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399611 Signwriter