Signmaking
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Signmaking like?
From engineering to painting, there are many career opportunities for you in the signmaking sector. It covers graphic design, artwork, woodwork, electrical engineering and much more. Use your originality to create eye-catching and inventive designs. Learn traditional signwriting skills passed from generation to generation. Keep motorists safe on Scotland’s roads with clear signposting and directions.
What's the qualification?
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 or Level 6.
Your qualification includes:
Practical SVQ units combined with core skills training
Hands-on industry experience in a professional working environment
SCQF Level 5
Signmaking at SCQF Level 5
SCQF Level 6
Signmaking at SCQF Level 6
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
Develop design skills including etching, engraving and spray painting
Assemble and maintain signs using shaping, joining and forming skills
Use ICT software to produce sign graphics and images
Conduct site surveys to assess suitability for a sign installation
Install sign products safely and effectively
You will also develop the following core skills:
Communication
Teamwork
Information and communication technology skills
Numeracy
Problem-solving
These core skills are highly transferable and can support careers in a wide range of job sectors including engineering, trade skills, art and design and ICT.
Where could it take me?
There are a variety of career progression options to graduates of the Modern Apprenticeship in Signmaking. You can either undertake further study or begin applying for jobs as soon as the course has been completed.
Further education: Improve your skills further with higher-level study options. Relevant qualifications that you can apply for after completion of this Modern Apprenticeship include Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas in Fabrication and Welding, Graphics, Design and other related subjects.
Straight to work: Put your signmaking skills to work by moving into a relevant industry job. Examples of common career paths are listed below:
Signmaker
Quality Control Inspector
Sign Designer
Sign Repair Technician
Graphic Designer
Entry requirements
There are no qualification requirements to enter this course. You can increase the likelihood of a successful application by including examples of relevant work experience or references from former employers.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take a minimum of 12 months at SCQF Level 5 and a minimum of 24 months at SCQF Level 6 to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.