BCF30700 Certificate III in Off-Site Construction (Sign Writing/Computer Operations)

Employees in the trade of Signcraft produce signs by hand or by using computers and apply them to the sign site. They may specialise in producing signs by screen printing, gilding and moulding plastic.

Applicants for trade recognition should provide evidence to demonstrate at least 4 years practical experience in the following trade competencies.

In addition to any other evidence supporting an application for trade recognition, applicants are encouraged to use this checklist as a self assessment competency guide and lodge it with the application.

Core		Check
BCG1000A	Carry out interactive workplace communication
BCG1001A	Carry out OH&S requirements
BCG1002A	Plan and organise work
BCG1003A	Read and interpret plans
BCG1004A	Carry out measurements and calculations
BCG1005A	Use hand and power tools
BCG1006A	Use small plant and equipment
BCG1007A	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
BCG1008A	Use simple levelling devices
BCG1011A	Handle construction materials & safely dispose of waste
BCG2001A	Prepare surfaces
MEM2.5C11	Measure with graduated devices
BCF2004A	Layout signs
BCF2005A	Use colour matching for signwriting
BCF3052A	Sign write to simple forms
BCF3053A	Sign write to decorative forms
BCF3054A	Apply graphics using pressure sensitive films
BCF3055A	Apply graphics to illuminated signfaces
BCF3056A	Produce C.A.M. signs - vinyl
BCF3057A	Produce C.A.M. signs - digital
BCF3058A	Produce C.A.M. signs - 3D dimensional
Electives
BCG1019A	Prepare for construction process (painting & decorating)
BCG2004A	Carry out levelling
BCF2008A	Sign site survey
BCG3045A	Apply paint by spray
BCG3096A	Apply paint by brush/roller
BCF3022A	Apply gilding to signs
BCF3026A	Apply line and scroll
BCF3028A	Write tickets and showcards
BCF3029A	Apply water gilding - glass
BCF3030A	Screen print
BCF3031A	Apply metal decorative finish
BCF3032A	Mould plastic formed signs
BCF3062A	Hand render pictorials
To achieve Certificate III in Off-Site Construction (Sign Writing/Computer Operation) all core and 6 out of 15 electives from the 2000/3000 series must be chosen.