Program Overview
The Certificate III in Signs and Graphics provides practical training in designing, manufacturing, and installing indoor and outdoor signage. Students learn vinyl cutting, sign fabrication, installation, and design, as well as advanced computer design software and techniques for producing signs on uneven surfaces and vehicle wrapping. This program prepares individuals for careers as signwriters, sign manufacturers, graphic pre-press trades workers, and visual and graphics display manufacturers.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Certificate III in Signs and Graphics CPC30216 is a nationally recognized training program that teaches students the practical skills to design, manufacture, and install a wide range of indoor and outdoor signage.
- Course content includes:
- Vinyl cutting
- Sign fabrication
- Sign installation
- Sign design
- Graphic design
- Advanced computer design software
- Production of signs on uneven surfaces
- Sign writing
- Production of engraved signs
- Advanced vinyl application, such as vehicle wrapping
- Heritage signage
Careers:
- Signwriter
- Sign manufacturer/fabricator
- Graphic pre-press trades worker
- Graphics display manufacturer
- Visual display manufacturer
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
As part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission. Applicants must be employed as an apprentice.
