Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Alternative Titles
• Sign Manufacturer
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
Check TRA website for current requirements.
Signwriter (ANZSCO 399611) | Australian Occupation Guide