The Signmaking Framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key technical and operational roles in the Signmaking Industries.

There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework: • The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship (Level 2) in Signmaking (Takes 12 months to complete) • The Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3) in Signmaking (Takes 24 months to complete)

The framework contains details of vocational qualifications, knowledge based technical qualifications, Functional Skills (Maths, English, ICT) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills and employee rights and responsibilities required for an apprenticeship in Signmaking.

Apprentices undertake training on-the-job at their workplace and off-the-job usually delivered by a local training provider or Further Education College.