Signwriter (ANZSCO 399611)

Your Pathway

Three key steps to migrate through this occupation.

Skills Assessment

Get your qualifications and experience assessed by the relevant assessing authority.

Expression of Interest

Submit an EOI through SkillSelect with your points score and nominated occupation.

Visa Application

Once invited, lodge your visa application with supporting documents.

Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Conferring with clients and responding to proposals, sketches and written instructions to determine composition of signs

Designing and creating signs and graphics using computer software and signmaking machines

Designing and creating signs by measuring and calculating letter size, preparing the surface, applying background paint using brushes, sprays and rollers, and creating the letters using brushes, stencils, enamel paint and decals

Designing and creating wall murals, screen prints, gold leaf work and custom vehicle art

Painting signs and lettering using lacquers, varnishes, paints and other materials

Painting signs on brick, metal, timber, glass, plastic and other surfaces

Making and erecting three dimensional signs

Preparing cost estimates for labour and materials

May erect and work on scaffolding

May install signs on-site

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Certificate III or IV

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Trades Recognition Australia

TRA

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Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

The Offshore Skills Assessment Program is a mandatory skills assessment for overseas applicants in nominated occupations seeking skilled migration to Australia. It determines whether applicants can work in Australia at the required skill level for their nominated occupation.

Important note

The program has 2 pathways: Pathway 1 is for applicants without a relevant Australian VET qualification; Pathway 2 is for applicants with a relevant Australian VET qualification or current identified Australian occupation licence without restrictions. This program is compulsory for permanent migration in the following licensed occupations: Electrician (General), Electrician (Special Class), Plumber (General), and Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic. Applicants must complete each step before moving to the next. Additional assessment fees may apply. More information available in the Migration Skills Assessment Program Guidelines. Enquiry Line: 1300 360 992 (Australia) or +61 2 6240 8778 (outside Australia), Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm AEST.

Eligibility Criteria

5 criteria

Work in a nominated occupation from the Offshore Skills Assessment Occupation List
Hold a current and valid passport from a nominated country or Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Have relevant work experience in your Nominated Occupation
Be employed or recently employed in your Nominated Occupation with proof of employment
Be able to travel to an approved assessment venue if required

Current and valid passport
Proof of employment in your Nominated Occupation
Documentary evidence related to your qualifications and experience
Evidence of Australian VET qualification (if applying under Pathway 2)
Evidence of current identified Australian occupation licence without restrictions (if applying under Pathway 2)