Certificate III in Signs and Graphics - CPC30216

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $8385

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of sign manufacturers who design and produce signs and graphics for a range of purposes.

Signs and graphics can be produced using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, often involving the use of advanced printing software and technology, and a range of methods for illumination and fabrication.

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

85.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

7.3%

Labourers

3.5%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

88.3%

Construction

3.6%

Manufacturing

2.1%

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Construction, Plumbing and Services Career Pathway

Certificate III in Signs and Graphics is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Construction, Plumbing and Services.

Stream

Signage

Certificate II

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Brick and Blocklaying

Wall and Floor Tiling

Plastering

Painting and Decorating

Carpentry and Joinery

Stone Work

Concreting and Steelfixing

Demolition

Rigging and Scaffolding

Plumbing and Gas Fitting

Roofing

Fire Protection

Building and Construction Management

Swimming Pools and Spas

Certificate II

Tiling/Waterproofing Assistant

Solid Plastering Assistant

Builder's Labourer

Builder's Labourer

Drainer

Certificate III

Painter and Decorator

Fire Systems Technician

Certificate IV

Contract Administrator

Demolition Site Supervisor

Site Manager

Diploma

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager

Hydraulic Design Consultant

Project Manager

Project Manager

Advanced Diploma

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 16 units of competency: 7 core units 9 elective units. 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
CPCCSG3001	Design and lay out digital signs for production
CPCCSG3002	Produce and apply vinyl signs
CPCCSG3003	Colour manage signs
CPCCSG3004	Print digital signs
CPCCSG3011	Install LED technology into signs
CPCCSG3012	Fabricate signs
CPCWHS3001	Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Elective units
AURVTP109	Apply vehicle body film wrapping
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters
CPCCCM3003	Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
CPCCCM3004	Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
CPCCLSF2001	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
CPCCSG3005	Engrave signs
CPCCSG3006	Apply gilding to signs
CPCCSG3007	Paint lines and scrolls
CPCCSG3008	Hand draw chalkboards and showcards
CPCCSG3009	Screen-print signs
CPCCSG3010	Hand render pictorials
CPCCSG3013	Paint letters and decorative effects for signs
CPCCSG3014	Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs
CPCCSG3015	Produce airbrushed signs
CPCCSG3016	Prepare surfaces for signs
CPCCSG3017	Erect and install signs
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MSFFF2006	Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFM3022	Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

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