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The Sign Making Industry- a few facts.
The Sign Making Industry offers excellent working
conditions and progressive career opportunities with high levels
of investment in new equipment and technology. Research
continues into ways of designing, making and installing signs,
evidence of which is all around us. In the United Kingdom there
are over 22,000 people employed in sign making companies
utilising a diverse mix of technical skills as part of the
design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of signs,
supplied predominantly, but not exclusively, to the retail and
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Why Choose A Career In The Sign Making
Industry?
It is among the fastest growing manufacturing industries in the
United Kingdom today using a wide range of high technology
equipment to keep pace with the ever-changing market
requirements in the UK, Europe and worldwide. Every day we
observe directional signs, tourist information signs
etc, whilst travelling, and of course the variety of signs used
above shop frontages, garages and 'fast food' restaurants are
part of our everyday lives. Sign making can involve a variety of
both traditional and modern methods including machining,
joining, engraving, etching, hand decorating, spray painting,
screen-printing, installing and maintenance. The industry
requires highly skilled and motivated individuals. Employers
recognise Apprenticeships as an ideal way of recruiting
and training young people. A career in the industry offers wide
ranging challenges and the opportunity to pursue a structured
career path in a growth industry.
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What Is
an Apprenticeship?
It is an important new opportunity for all young people
irrespective of gender, race or disability entering the world of
work. It is aimed at young people who prefer to follow a
practical route to a successful career. The Sign Making Apprenticeship offers a structured programme of learning where
the skills are assessed to NVQ Level 2, NVQ Level 3 and Key
Skills Awards. It is aimed at young people aged 16 years or over who
are able to complete the Apprenticeship programme prior
to their 25th birthday and will provide the opportunity to work
whilst attaining skills and qualifications.
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What Can The Apprenticeship Offer Me?
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a skilled job with training
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a training contract
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a flexible, structured Individual Training Plan with your
employer which is practically based within the work
environment
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a guarantee of equal opportunities
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health and safety training
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an income while learning
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upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship programme
within the sign making Industry you will have achieved
Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) to Level 2 and
Level 3 in Sign Making
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you will be qualified across a range of Key Skills - Communication, Information Technology
and
Application of Number.
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potential career progression to Higher Education
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potential to achieve a supervisory or management position
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What Type Of Jobs Might I Be Involved in?
The sign making Industry is very diverse and offers a variety of
production and technical jobs to include sign specifiers,
estimators, process planners and quality technicians. Most are
covered by the Apprenticeships and opportunities should
be available to suit your needs. You will be a highly valued
member of your company's workforce.
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Key Skills
All Learners receive training in Key Skills -
Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology to
Level 2.
This includes . Training is delivered on a day release
where candidates produce a portfolio of evidence to meet the
standards of the OCR Awarding Body.
The course is designed to be demanding and challenging, and
requires a high degree of commitment from candidates
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For more information, select one of the
following
Apprenticeships
NVQ Level 2 Mandatory and
Optional Units
NVQ Level 3 Mandatory and
Optional Units
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