3915 Signwriters

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

Design, fabricate, paint and wrap signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.

Sign Installers are excluded from this occupation. Sign Installers are included in Occupation 899936 Sign Installer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Occupation

391531 Signwriter

Designs, fabricates, paints and wraps signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Sign Installers are excluded from this occupation. Sign Installers are included in Occupation 899936 Sign Installer.

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