Signs & Graphics Competition

Sign Manufacturers design and produce signs and graphics for marketing purposes. Signs can be produced using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, often involving advanced printing software and technology, and a range of methods for illumination and fabrication. Sign Manufacturers are responsible for graphic design elements using design software, as well as the physical production of signs, for example, applying a large vinyl sticker to a board and mounting it for display.

The WorldSkills Australia Competitions are designed to test several key competencies in line with the nationally accredited Signs and Graphics Competency Standards.

YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN SIGNS & GRAPHICS IF YOU:

  • Have an interest and ability in drawing and design
  • Have both creative and practical skills
  • Like working with a variety of materials
  • Can manage competing deadlines
  • Are comfortable working at heights

IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION

The WorldSkills Australia Signs & Graphics Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The Signs & Graphics Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.

WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next Signs & Graphics Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.

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Training Package Requirements

The WorldSkills Australia Signage Competitions are aligned to the National Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

Regional Competition

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition in Signage aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition will see Competitors apply their skills in designing, making and completing a series of elements within the project.

The projects consist of the following elements:

  • Design, Print and finish a Monochromatic Portrait design banner
  • Applying a Digital print and Vinyl lettering to an uneven surface
  • Design, Print and finish a landscape poster

The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Signs & Graphics:

  • Read and interpret working scale drawings/job briefs
  • Work sequencing
  • Transferring design/layout
  • Signage ability & accuracy
  • Vinyl handling & application
  • Computer design ability
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Overall neatness & work manner

Regionals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks.

National Competition

Training Package Requirements – National Level

The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Signage aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the CPC30216 Certificate III in Signage Qualification.

National Tasks

The National Competition will see Competitors undertake several challenging projects that must be completed to the highest quality, on-time and according to industry standards.  The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Signs & Graphics:

  • Scale drawings/job briefs
  • Work sequencing
  • Measurements & calculations
  • Ability & accuracy
  • Transferring design/layout
  • Fabrication of acrylic
  • Installation of LED signage
  • Background/substrate preparation
  • Vinyl handling & application
  • Computer design ability
  • Digital print application
  • Use of power/hand tools
  • WHS
  • Overall neatness & work manner

 Nationals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

 

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Learn more about this course by following this link Certificate III in Signage

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