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Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and work with an experienced, passionate and customer-focused team successfully operating within the signage sector.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Assist in Vehicle Wrap Installations:
- Support lead technicians in applying vinyl wraps to cars, vans, trucks, and other vehicles
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, or removing existing decals as necessary
Surface Preparation:
- Ensure all vehicle surfaces are properly cleaned and prepped to allow for optimal vinyl adhesion
- Mask and tape off areas not to be wrapped
Vinyl Cutting and Trimming:
- Assist with measuring, cutting, and weeding vinyl materials using cutting tools or plotters
- Trim excess vinyl around contours, edges, and tight corners with precision
Application of Graphics and Decals:
- Help align and position graphics according to layout specifications
- Use squeegees, heat guns, and other tools to remove air bubbles and wrinkles
Tool and Material Handling:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of tools, materials, and workstations
- Monitor inventory levels and report low supplies to the supervisor
Learning and Development:
- Actively participate in training sessions and seek guidance from experienced installers
- Study industry best practices, safety procedures, and product information
Quality Control and Finishing:
- Inspect finished work for accuracy, air bubbles, or peeling
- Apply finishing touches such as edge sealing to prolong durability
Customer Interaction Support:
- Occasionally assist in vehicle check-in/check-out processes and explain basic aftercare procedures to clients
Adherence to Safety Standards:
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- Follow all safety protocols while using tools, handling adhesives, and working around vehicles
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during installations
Documentation and Reporting:
- Help document completed jobs and keep records of materials used and time spent on projects
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
Training course
Signage technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
- Recttify or report issues.
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Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 6-hours per week of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Weekly workshops will be delivered virtually with 1:2:1 wrap-around support.
Signage Technician
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
Candidates must be comfortable working at heights and able to install signage.
At A Star Signs we create more than just signs, banners, and graphics, we have created a reputation for quality signage, delivered on time, at a competitive price. From innovative design to expert installation A Star Signs have years of experience in creating lasting impressions.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent career in sign making, vehicle graphic installation, design & digital printing.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Samantha Loverock
sloverock@walsallcollege.ac.uk
01922 657000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044449.
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