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Certificate III in Signs and Graphics


 National Code: CPC30216
 TAFE SA Code: TP01093


2025 start

Description

Become a professional signwriter with the Certificate III in Signs and Graphics and you’ll soon be a qualified tradesperson in this colourful and in-demand industry. You’ll learn all about creating effective signage, graphic design and digital layouts, producing and applying vinyl signs, gilding, surface coatings, engraving, airbrushing, sign erection, and how to work safely on scaffolding and elevated work platforms. You’ll also gain skills in both traditional and contemporary techniques, often involving the use of advanced printing software and technology, and a range of methods for illumination and fabrication of signs and graphics. See your future in big bold letters with this exciting course from TAFE SA.

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48 months 
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Study Mode
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Application
Tonsley
Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
Fee Free

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$1,861
$14,890

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Signwriter, Sign Manufacturer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216)
    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. 7 core units plus 9 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Colour manage signs 20
    Design and lay out digital signs for production 60
    Fabricate signs 65
    Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies 30
    Install LED technology into signs 50
    Print digital signs 60
    Produce and apply vinyl signs 50

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply Basic Levelling Procedures 8
    Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60
    Apply vehicle body film wrapping 20
    Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20
    Engrave signs 40
    Erect and install signs 30
    Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications 30
    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 32
    Paint letters and decorative effects for signs 92
    Perform routine gas metal arc welding 20
    Prepare surfaces for signs 20
    Produce airbrushed signs 20
    Produce graphics using a graphics application 60
    Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres 80
    Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres 8

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Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
TP01093
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