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Signmaker apprenticeships

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Signmaker apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Signmaking. You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.

     

    Apprenticeship
    The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role: 

    • Level 3 Signage technician 
    This will usually take 2 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths. 

    Direct Application
    You can apply for jobs directly. It may be useful to have GCSEs, A levels or equivalent qualifications in subjects like design and technology or art and design. English, maths and ICT might also be helpful. It will also be useful if you have experience or qualifications in CNC machining, printing or reprographics. 

    Signmaker apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • design skills and knowledge 
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology 
    • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
    • persistence and determination 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • the ability to work well with your hands
    • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to have a full driving licence

    Signmaker apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You could: 

    • design signs using computer software 
    • measure and calculate letter and logo sizes 
    • make glass fibre letters from moulds 
    • cut out and shape materials into letters, logos and 3D shapes 
    • print out signs or designs on digital printers 
    • apply paint backgrounds by brush, spray or roller hand-paint lettering (in traditional signmaking) 
    • bend glass into shape and fit basic electrical wiring (if making illuminated or animated signs) 
    • cut sign frames from aluminium 
    • install signs on site deal with paperwork and administration
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's business, in a workshop or in a creative studio. Your working environment may be at height, outdoors some of the time, noisy, physically demanding and dusty.

    Career path and progression - Signmaker apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager. You could specialise in different areas within the industry, working as an estimator, process planner or quality technician. You could become self-employed, either independently or as part of a franchise.

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