Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:13 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

Qualification
National Code:
CPC30216
State Code:
BDJ3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2016
Approved Date
02/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
566
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 22/06/2021 Current Approved
1.00 09/09/2016 Replaced Approved
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in sixteen (16) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units
- nine (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 nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to three (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.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBA81 CPCCSG3003 Colour manage signs 20 Unit of competency
BBB14 CPCCSG3001 Design and lay out digital signs for production 55 Unit of competency
BBA80 CPCCSG3012 Fabricate signs 60 Unit of competency
OCM04 CPCWHS3001 Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies 25 Unit of competency
BBA96 CPCCSG3011 Install LED technology into signs 45 Unit of competency
BBA94 CPCCSG3004 Print digital signs 55 Unit of competency
BBA90 CPCCSG3002 Produce and apply vinyl signs 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBA83 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
BBB12 CPCCSG3006 Apply gilding to signs 40 Unit of competency
WI318 MSFFF2006 Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 Unit of competency
ODJ86 AURVTP109 Apply vehicle body film wrapping 15 Unit of competency
BBA84 CPCCSG3005 Engrave signs 35 Unit of competency
BBA85 CPCCSG3017 Erect and install signs 25 Unit of competency
BBA87 CPCCSG3008 Hand draw chalkboards and showcards 32 Unit of competency
BBB09 CPCCSG3010 Hand render pictorials 32 Unit of competency
BBB13 CPCCCM3004 Identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications 25 Unit of competency
OCQ69 CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
BBA86 CPCCSG3014 Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs 200 Unit of competency
BBA88 CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 16 Unit of competency
BBA91 CPCCSG3013 Paint letters and decorative effects for signs 85 Unit of competency
BBA92 CPCCSG3007 Paint lines and scrolls 26 Unit of competency
OAW71 MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
OAW72 MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 18 Unit of competency
BBB07 CPCCSG3016 Prepare surfaces for signs 16 Unit of competency
BBB01 CPCCSG3015 Produce airbrushed signs 25 Unit of competency
BBB11 CPCCSG3009 Screen-print signs 32 Unit of competency
WI443 MSFFM3022 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres 56 Unit of competency
BBB08 CPCCCM3003 Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets 32 Unit of competency
BBB15 CPCCCM2010 Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D410 CPC32111 Certificate III in Signage Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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