Domain - Sign Making - Core

Demonstrate an overview knowledge of signmaking in New Zealand

Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 1031.

27572 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for people entering the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the uses, care, and storage requirements of equipment, tools, and materials used in the signmaking industry; and the materials, processes, and installation methods used in the signmaking industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in a signmaking workplace
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

Version 3

27573 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for people entering the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard, in the context of a signmaking workplace, are able to demonstrate knowledge of: emergency procedures and health and safety requirements; personal safety; and, equipment used for working at height.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Prepare substrates and apply sign graphics

Version 3

30151 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare and paint substrates for sign application; apply sign graphics; and complete the tasks related to preparation of substrates and application of sign graphics.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Cut and apply vector format vinyl graphics for signmaking

Version 2

30159 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: cut vector format vinyl graphics for signmaking; and apply vinyl to sign substrates.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Use and maintain tools and machinery for signmaking

Version 2

30162 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to use and maintain tools and machinery for signmaking.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe and sustainable working practices in a signmaking workplace

Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 27573.

33060 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people entering the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to, for a signmaking workplace: describe emergency procedures and health and safety (H&S) requirements; identify and describe personal safety practices; describe equipment used for working at height, and identify applicable regulations; apply H&S requirements; and demonstrate knowledge of sustainability in relation to signmaking.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, regulations and rules relevant to sign installation

Version 2

30152 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and describe the following requirements relevant to sign installation: bylaws and traffic management; building consent; and resource consent.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Print and laminate large format graphics for sign production

Version 2

30155 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard in signmaking are able to: describe printer types and explain operational requirements; explain digital colour concepts and management; describe and explain the set-up of a large format printer; print large format signs; and apply laminate to printed media.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of sign illumination systems and produce LED illuminated signs

Version 2

30156 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of light emitting diode (LED), fluorescent, and neon signage lighting systems, and installation requirements for electrical components of signage systems; and fit LED systems into sign components.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of sign design and design signs
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by unit standards 33062 and 33064.

30158 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of layout requirements, typography, design elements, and colour for sign design; and design signs.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and process vector and raster graphics files for sign production

Version 2

30160 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of graphic files; and process vector and raster graphic files for sign production.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of films, print media, rigid materials, paints and printing inks used in signmaking

Version 3

30161 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: self-adhesive vinyl films; non-adhesive flexible print media; rigid materials; paints; and large format digital printing inks used in signmaking.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Apply self-adhesive films to flat, textured, curved, and compound surfaces for signs

Version 2

30163 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: apply self-adhesive vinyl film to flat, textured, simple and compound curved surfaces.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of sign installation equipment, fastenings, techniques, and safely install signs
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Wed Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2025.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by unit standards 33065 and 33066.

30164 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to, for sign installation, demonstrate knowledge of: height access equipment; bonding tapes, adhesives, mechanical fastenings used; freestanding sign installation; and sign installation on building interiors and exteriors. They are also able to install signs using safe work practices.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of sign design

Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33064 replaced unit standard 30158.

33062 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of layout requirements, typography, colour use; and explain the use of design elements, for sign design.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Design signs to meet sign type requirements

Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33062 replaced unit standard 30158.

33064 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to design signs to meet sign type requirements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of sign installation equipment, fastenings and techniques

Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33066 replaced unit standard 30164.

33065 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the use of height access equipment; explain the use of bonding tapes, and adhesives; demonstrate knowledge of the use of mechanical fastenings for sign installation; explain freestanding sign installation requirements; and explain the use of substrates and fastenings for sign installation on building interiors; and demonstrate knowledge of exterior sign installation on buildings.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Install signs using safe work practices

Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33065 replaced unit standard 30164.

33066 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard provides an introduction to sign installation for people working in the signmaking industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to install signs using safe work practices.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council