Summary
Having successfully completing his 2-year Apprenticeship with us through Walsall College, our Apprentice has been offered and accepted a full-time position within the company. We are now looking to repeat this process by offering the same comprehensive training in all aspects of the sign manufacturing process to a new candidate.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (30-mins lunch).
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 March
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Graphic Design (Adobe Suite)
* CAD (AG CAD/DYSS Packaging software)
* ONYX & Cannon RIP software
* Reel to reel latex printing
* Reel to reel UV printing
* 3x2m direct to substrate flat bed printing
* Small format digital print
* Heat press clothing
* Vinyl plotting and application
* Lamination
* ACM/Acrylic CNC & fabrication
* LED Illumination work
* Sign installation
* Vehicle wrapping
Where you’ll work
UNIT 1
FENPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PARK LANE
STOKE ON TRENT
ST4 3JP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WALSALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
* Conduct site survey.
* Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
* Plan and schedule work.
* Prepare for signage work.
* Use graphic design software to design signage.
* Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
* Select and use materials and components.
* Assemble signs.
* Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
* Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
* Apply, install or erect signs.
* Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
* Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
* Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
* Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
* Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
* Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
* Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
* Rectify or report issues.
* Interpret information, for example customer briefs, specifications and work instructions.
* Conduct site survey.
* Calculate costs and prepare quotations.
* Plan and schedule work.
* Prepare for signage work.
* Use graphic design software to design signage.
* Create pre-fabrication files/instructions.
* Select and use materials and components.
* Assemble signs.
* Trim, clean and add fixing features to signage such as eyelets, hinges and brackets, as required.
* Protect materials and signs to prevent damage during manufacture, transportation and storage.
* Apply, install or erect signs.
* Check signage materials and products against quality requirements.
* Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace; advise on and apply control measures.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
* Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations: safe disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Select, set up, complete pre-checks and operate sign-making machinery, tools and equipment.
* Maintain work area, tools and equipment for example, charge batteries and sharpen blades.
* Use access equipment in the installation process, for example ladders, fixed and mobile platforms.
* Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal, written or electronic; use industry terminology.
* Complete documentation for example job sheets, maintenance records.
* Rectify or report issues.
Your training plan
* The apprenticeship training is undertaken via online learning in the office and is a Level 3 Signage Technician Apprenticeship qualification
* Weekly online training
* Functional skills if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths & English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and able to work safely on site visits and installations. - Must be comfortable working from height on installations. - Heavy Lifting and Standing most of day.