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  • CPC30216
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

This qualification covers designing and making signs and graphics for many uses. Work includes laying out digital signs, printing, colour management, vinyl signs, fabrication and fitting LED lighting into signs. Sign makers already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC32111 Certificate III in Signage (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who design, print, make or install signs and want a formal qualification for their trade skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Signwriter
  • Sign maker
  • Sign installer
  • Sign fabricator
  • Graphics installer

Qualification structure

16 units in total. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: All 9 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below. Up to 3 units may be chosen from other CPC Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications, or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

7 units
  1. CPCCSG3001Design and lay out digital signs for production
  2. CPCCSG3002Produce and apply vinyl signs
  3. CPCCSG3003Colour manage signs
  4. CPCCSG3004Print digital signs
  5. CPCCSG3011Install LED technology into signs
  6. CPCCSG3012Fabricate signs
  7. CPCWHS3001Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Elective units

22 units
  1. AURVTP109Apply vehicle body film wrapping
  2. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  3. CPCCCM2010Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres
  4. CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters
  5. CPCCCM3003Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
  6. CPCCCM3004Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
  7. CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  8. CPCCSG3005Engrave signs
  9. CPCCSG3006Apply gilding to signs
  10. CPCCSG3007Paint lines and scrolls
  11. CPCCSG3008Hand draw chalkboards and showcards
  12. CPCCSG3009Screen-print signs
  13. CPCCSG3010Hand render pictorials
  14. CPCCSG3013Paint letters and decorative effects for signs
  15. CPCCSG3014Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs
  16. CPCCSG3015Produce airbrushed signs
  17. CPCCSG3016Prepare surfaces for signs
  18. CPCCSG3017Erect and install signs
  19. MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  20. MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  21. MSFFF2006Apply surface coatings by spray gun
  22. MSFFM3022Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

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