Signmaker (NT)

Education and Training:

To become a signmaker you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Signage or Off-site Construction (Sign Writing/Computer Operations). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.

The length of training can vary and is usually both on and off the job. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE. Details of the training may vary depending on the needs of the employer and are finalised as part of the training agreement. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

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Employment Opportunities:

Most signmakers are self-employed. Others work for signwriting firms or industrial and commercial firms. Most jobs are in metropolitan areas. Competition for apprenticeship places is strong.

Technological changes and computer-aided production have significantly reduced the workforce.