Signwriter

Overview

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

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

• 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

Specialisations

• Sign Manufacturer