Summary
An excellent opportunity working for an established signage company based in Hampshire. You will be working in the production department learning all aspects of sign making as well as on site with install teams.
Annual wage
£17,888 a year
Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday ? Friday 8-5 (one hour for lunch). Flexibility with start and finish times essential.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 February
Duration
2 years
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
* Assisting on-site install teams with signage installation
* Assisting in the workshop with laying up of composite panels for hoardings and other general signage
* Design work using Illustrator
* General help in the workshop supporting the production team
Where you’ll work
Canal Cottage
Dogmersfield Park Estate, Chalky Lane
Dogmersfield
Hook
RG27 8TD
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
BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
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
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Signage Technician Standard, plus any relevant Maths and English functional skills (if needed). Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a training coordinator. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs Most training and studying will be site-based You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4)
* English (grade 4)
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
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Team working
Other requirements
The successful applicant will be working in the production workshop as well as on site with install teams. Some heavy lifting will be necessary.