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Effective Date: 1st January 1998
(revised 1st May 2007)
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This document sets out the requirements for the systematic
training of apprentices in the Signmaking Industry.
These requirements have been developed by the Signmaking Industry
Advisory Group on behalf of and approved by the New Zealand
Signmaking Industry.
Apprenticeships which adhere to these requirements will receive
national recognition by the Signmaking Industry and a Certificate
of Completion of Apprenticeship will be issued to apprentices
on the completion of the training requirements set out in
this document.
The ITO will provide support for those apprenticeships which
follow the specified training requirements set out in this
document.
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Industry to which the Training Requirements Apply.
These training requirements apply to the Signmaking
Industry. |
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Training Agreement.
The employer and the apprentice shall enter into a
training agreement as approved by the ITO. Before
entering into this agreement an employer must be assessed
as suitable to train as outlined under Section 4.
This agreement provides for the apprentice to be employed
by the employer for the period of the apprenticeship.
A copy of the agreement must be forwarded to the ITO
within 14 days of signing. |
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Outline of the Training Requirements.
The Training Requirements provide for the structured
training in the practical skills and theory of the
Signmaking Industry. The practical skills are
largely taught on the job and a training record
book has been developed to assist employers and apprentices
with the systematic acquisition of these unit standards
and National Certificate. The theory is largely
taught off the job at an approved training provider.
The off-job programme follows the National Certificate
prescriptions for the Industry as approved
by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
The Industry is committed to a competency based approach
to training and provision has been made in these training
requirements for an apprentice’s progress and
achievements to be recognised against defined standards
of performance. |
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Suitability to Train. |
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4.1 |
In order to ensure high standards of apprenticeship
training the Industry, shall, from time to time, assess
an employer’s suitability to train and in doing
so shall take into account: |
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(a) |
The employer’s actual experience in training
apprentices and in the use of a systematic training
programme; |
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(b) |
The employer’s equipment, facilities and range
of work available to teach the skills of the Industry
as prescribed in the approved apprentice training record
book; |
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(c) |
The experience and performance of apprentices currently
employed by the employer; |
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(d) |
The qualifications and experience of those tradespersons
or trained instructors employed who will be involved
in the training of apprentices; |
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(e) |
The extent to which apprentices are supervised or
instructed by a tradesperson or trained instructors
while employed by the employer; |
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(f) |
Any arrangements made to second apprentices, to enter
into joint agreements, group apprenticeship or apprenticeship
to Industry schemes with the object of increasing the
employer’s ability to train apprentices. |
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4.2 |
For the purposes of these training requirements ‘tradesperson’
shall mean a worker or employer who has completed an
apprenticeship or who is competent in the skills prescribed
for the Industry. |
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4.3 |
For the purposes of these training requirements a
trained instructor shall mean a worker or employer,
directly responsible for the training of apprentices,
who has attended appropriate courses in training methods
or who is otherwise deemed a suitable instructor by
the Industry. |
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Period of Probation
Every apprenticeship shall be subject to a probation
period of three months from the commencement of the
apprenticeship. The purpose of this probation
period is to enable the employer to assess whether the
apprentice is capable of learning the skills and theory
of the Industry and to enable the apprentice to assess
whether he/she wishes and/or is able to learn the skill
and theory of the Industry. During the probation period
the apprenticeship training agreement may be terminated
at any time by the employer or the apprentice.
However this does not override the personal grievance
provisions of the Employment Relations Act. |
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Prerequisite Standards for an Apprenticeship
Education: A prospective apprentice should
have completed at least two years secondary education.
Where a prospective apprentice has not attained the
above prerequisite an employer should seek the advice
of the ITO. |
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Certificate of Completion of an Apprenticeship.
An apprentice who completes the training requirements
set down in this document shall receive a Certificate
of Completion of an Apprenticeship issued by the ITO
on behalf of the Industry. |
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Term of Apprenticeship and Competency Based Training. |
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8.1 |
The term of apprenticeship for an apprentice in the
Signmaking Industry shall be:
Computer
Graphics
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8,000 hours
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Hand Lettering
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10,000
hours
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Electric
Signmaking
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10,000
hours
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8.2 |
Notwithstanding section 8.1, an apprentice who
fulfils all the following competency based standards
of performance shall be deemed to have completed his
or her apprenticeship on the day evidence of the following
is produced. |
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- the National Certificate has been obtained and
- served a minimum of 6,000 hours (Computer Graphics)
- served a minimum of 8,000 hours (Hand Lettering).
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8.3 |
In no case should the term of apprenticeship be delayed
beyond 8,000 / 10,000 hours respectively. Any
dispute between an employer and an apprentice over whether
the apprentice has satisfactorily demonstrated competence
in the skills of the Industry shall be determined by
the ITO, which may appoint, where necessary, an independent
assessor for the purpose of assessing an apprentice’s
competence. |
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8.4 |
Where a prospective apprentice has served time in
a related occupation or previous apprenticeship or has
satisfactorily completed an Industry approved pre-trade
course, application may be made to the ITO to recommend
the term of apprenticeship. |
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8.5 |
All statutory holidays to which an apprentice is entitled
shall be counted towards the term of apprenticeship. |
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8.6 |
Any time an apprentice is absent from the workplace,
except for attendance at prescribed courses as per section
10, shall be added to the term of the apprenticeship
and made up by the apprentice. |
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8.7 |
Actual hours of overtime worked by an apprentice shall
be counted towards the term of apprenticeship. |
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8.8 |
Wages; These are subject to negotiation between the
employer and the apprentice, or their nominees.
The wage rate should provide recognition of age and
any pre -trade experience gained. The employment agreement
should also address; |
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- Increments for service
- Increments for achievement
- Payment for ‘off job’ training
- Re-imbursement for course fees - providing a satisfactory
achievement level is reported by the training provider
- Loading for overtime work
- Method and frequency of payment
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On Job Training.
The skills to be taught to an apprentice on the job
are set down in the Industry approved Apprentice Training
Record Book. This publication forms an integral
part of the training programme and must be used by every
employer and apprentice. |
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Off Job Training. |
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10.1 |
During an apprenticeship an apprentice will be required
to attend block courses at an approved training provider
as follows: |
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Stage 1 3 weeks
Stage 2 3 weeks
Stage 3 3 weeks |
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10.2 |
Where a prospective apprentice has completed an Industry
approved pre-trade course application may be made to
the ITO for partial exemption from the training programme
set out in subsection 10.1. |
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10.3 |
For the purposes of the term of apprenticeship, time
spent by an apprentice at an approved training provider
during normal working hours shall be counted as time
served on the basis of 40 hours per week. |
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10.4 |
The accredited training provider will supply course
reports to the Apprentice and the employer. |
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10.5 |
Payment for “Off Job“ (block course) Training
Fees & Wages; The Signmaking Industry Training
Advisory Group recommends that an apprentice attending
any off-job training courses at an NZQA approved training
establishment under the requirements set out in sub-section
10.1 above have these and the NZQA Assessment
Fees reimbursed by the employer. This reimbursement
can be conditional on the apprentice receiving an average
or better report from the course attended. ( Such
conditions of refund should be included with other negotiations
entered into at the time the Employment Agreement is
being finalised) |
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Responsibilities of Employer.
An employer will be responsible for: |
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Training & instructing or providing for the apprentice
to be trained and instructed to become a competent tradesperson
in the Industry, in accordance with the provisions of
these training requirements and the approved apprentice
training record book; |
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(b) |
Supplying to the apprentice, the approved training
record book which shall become the property of the apprentice;
and a set of Signmaking tools as per the second schedule; |
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(c) |
Inspecting and signing the apprentices’ training
record book as each skill is attained; |
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(d) |
Ensuring that the training agreement is signed by
the employer and the apprentice and forwarded to the
ITO within 14 days of signing; |
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(e) |
Releasing an apprentice to attend off-job training
courses as per section10; |
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(f) |
Apply to the ITO for the issue of the Certificate
of Completion when the training requirements have been
met or upon completion of the term of apprenticeship; |
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Notifying the ITO of the termination of an apprenticeship
training agreement. |
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Responsibilities of Apprentice. |
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An apprentice will be responsible for: |
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(a) |
Taking all reasonable steps to acquire the knowledge
and skills of the Industry; |
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Enrolling for examinations and attending all off-job
training courses as per section 10; |
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Keeping a training book in the form approved by the
ITO and making it available on request to the employer
and other Industry authorised people. |
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Date of Operation.
These training requirements shall operate and take effect
from 1st January 1998. |
Training Record Book:
The Training Record books are available through;
The New Zealand Sign & Display Association
(Inc)
P O Box 77
Albany
NORTH SHORE CITY 0755
Tel: 09 473 9109
Fax: 09 473 3109
e-mail: nzsda@clear.net.nz
National Certificate of Signmaking
Options: Compulsory core and one of three strands.
Compulsory Core - Schedule of Skills
Unit
No. |
Content of Unit |
| 98 |
Reduce exposure to health and safety hazards |
| 99 |
Appreciate and use colour paint finishing |
| 1031 |
Knowledge of Signmaking in New Zealand |
| 1032 |
Safe working practices |
| 1033 |
Prepare surfaces and apply coatings |
| 1034 |
Design layouts for signs |
| 1035 |
Draw, layout, and paint-in letters |
| 1036 |
Embellish letters |
| 1038 |
Safe practice in using high level access equipment |
| 1039 |
Design and produce a visual presentation |
| 1046 |
Apply vinyl to a substrate |
| 1049 |
Survey a site for the installation of a sign |
| 1053 |
Construct a sign |
| 1054 |
Oversee the delivery of a sign |
| 1055 |
Install a non-electric sign |
| 1073 |
Use and maintain paint brushes |
| 1277 |
Communicate Information in the workplace |
| 6402 |
Provide basic life support |
| 6989 |
Prepare and submit a quotation |
| 9132 |
Use hand and power tools |
| 9133 |
Produce decorative finishes and make stencils |
| 20192 |
Mask and spray a surface for signmaking |
| 20196 |
Demonstrate knowledge of screen printing |
Computer Graphic Strand
Strand choice must relate to workplace activities
Unit
No. |
Content of Unit |
| 1043 |
Produce computer generated vinyl layouts and graphics |
| 1044 |
Produce computer generated vinyl graphics by digitising |
| 1045 |
Produce computer generated vinyl graphics by scanning |
| 20193 |
Demonstrate knowledge of vinyls films used in signmaking |
| 20194 |
Demonstrate knowledge of digital printers used for
signmaking |
| 20195 |
Demonstrate knowledge of graphic software used in
signmaking |
Hand Lettering Strand
Strand choice must relate to workplace activities
Unit
No. |
Content of Unit |
| 1040 |
Produce scaled artwork and transfer to full size
to surface |
| 1041 |
Render artwork to a prepared surface |
| 1042 |
Prepare, cut, and install dimensional signage |
| 1047 |
Hand paint letters and graphics |
| 1048 |
Embellish signs |
| 1059 |
Gild with metal leaf |
| *1058 |
Construct a three-dimensional display |
| *1060 |
Produce examples of calligraphy |
| *1061 |
Create special effects using an airbrush and spray
gun |
*choose one of these units.
Electric Signmaking Strand
Strand choice must relate to workplace activities
Unit
No. |
Content of Unit |
| 1050 |
Produce an illuminated sign |
| 1051 |
Complete glass and electric work for a neon sign |
| 1052 |
Burn in the glass and complete neon sign |
| 1056 |
Assemble and test electrical sign components and
circuits |
| 1057 |
Install neon and electric signs |
SIGN KIT
The following is a minimum list of signmakers tools as required.
One set of signwriting pencils for watercolours,
numbers: 2.4.6.8.10. and a 25mm brush
One set of signwriting pencils for enamel, numbers:
2.4.6.8.10. and a 25mm brush
Palette knife (small)
One only 1 metre straight-edge metal ruler
Razor blade holder
Stencil knife
Vinyl squeegee
Lettering books: suggest Speed Ball, Letraset Catalogue, ‘Signwork’
by Bill Stewart, ‘Mastering Layout’ by Mike Stevens
and ‘Signcraft’ magazine.
Other Useful Addresses:
N Z Building Trades Union
P O Box 11-356
Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Telephone (04) 385-1178
Fax (04) 385-1177 |
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
P O Box 160
Wellington 6140
Telephone (04) 385-0459
Fax (04) 385-4929 |
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