6616-Sign Writers, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers

Job Title: 

Sign Writers, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers

Job Description: 

Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers decorate articles made of wood, metal, textiles, glass, ceramics and other materials. They plan, lay out and paint letters, figures, monograms and designs to make signs and engrave and etch ornamental and floral designs on glass and other articles.

Tasks: 

Cutting out letters and signs for display purposes from wallboard or cardboard, by hand or machines, such as electrically powered jigsaw or bandsaw

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

305 - Fine and Studio Art

Specific Occupations: 

661601 - Signwriter
Description : Designs, fabricates and paints signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Sign Maker, Sign Manufacturer, Signcrafter, Signwriter and Painter, Ticket Writer

661602 - Engraver
Description : Inscribes letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Etcher, Glass Embosser, Glass etcher, Hand Engraver, Pantographer

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa