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    Certificate III in Signs and Graphics at Ultimo

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    Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

    Course information

    Type
    On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
    Focus
    Non-ApprenticeshipCourse specialisation
    Schedule
    Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
    Duration
    2 yearsTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
    End date
    10 Dec 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    Class details

    Location
    Ultimo
    Proposed timetable
    MonThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
    Class time
    7 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    12 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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      Non-Apprenticeship
    Enrolment open

    Enrolment is open and places are available.

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    Course fees

    $0 to $12,800This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
    Reduced fee options

    This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.

    Additional information

    Other things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.

    • Knowledge assessments.

    • Practical skills assessments.

    Work placement

    Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.

    • Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • Signwriting brushes, vinyl application tools, LED components at an estimated cost of $200-$250

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • Entry requirements for an apprenticeship:

    • Be employed as an apprentice in industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer

    • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Signs and Graphics qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 7 core and 9 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Print digital signsCPCCSG3004

    • Install LED technology into signsCPCCSG3011

    • Fabricate signsCPCCSG3012

    • Design and lay out digital signs for productionCPCCSG3001

    Course delivery

    Studying on Campus

    Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.

    Ultimo

    TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
    Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.

    Campus address

    651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007

    No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops

    • Computer labs

    • Conference rooms

    • Hair and beauty academy

    • Laboratories

    • Photography studios

    • Specialist technology workshops

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon9 am - 5 pm
    • Tue9 am - 5 pm
    • Wed9 am - 5 pm
    • Thu9 am - 5 pm
    • Fri9 am - 5 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed