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Apprenticeships, Product & Safety Training, Education and CSCS Cards
There is a need in modern signmaking for a highly trained, multi-skilled and flexible
workforce. The BSGA has taken a lead role in the development of a wide range of structured
training programmes designed to help equip and qualify workers for their roles in today's
sign industry.
The benefits to the Signmaker are:
• Up skilled employees
• Higher quality workmanship
• Faster, more productive and efficient workers
• Less downtime as with inexperienced employees
• A better return on investment
• More profitable work
• A more attractive proposition for customers seeking to buy signs from competent,
qualified and professional sign companies
The benefits for the Employee are
• Improved capabilities and skill sets
• Adaptability in the workforce
• Better understanding and application of signmaking and installation techniques
• Increased job satisfaction
• Progressive career path
• A skilled, competent and qualified employee will always be preferred over someone
who isn't.
The BSGA is the only trade association representing the interests of sign makers in these
matters.
Notes:
NVQ refers to National Vocational Qualifications
SVQ refers to Scottish Vocational Qualifications
QCF refers to Qualifications and Credit Framework. QCFs came into being in 2011 and
replaced NVQs. NVQs should still be accepted as a qualification pass however there may be
a time limit applied when using NVQs towards obtaining a CSCS card. Please use the links
below under CSCS cards to obtain the details of the current acceptance rules.
Apprenticeships
For information into the availability, funding, process or any other query regarding
Apprentices, please contact:
Cogent SSC Ltd., Unit 5 Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1GG
Telephone: 01925 515200
Website: http://www.cogent-ssc.com
Contact: http://www.cogent-ssc.com/general/about_cogent/contact_us.php
The BSGA regrets that it will not be able to provide current information on funding, courses
available, course providers or answer any questions you may have.
>QCF/SVQ/Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Signmaking
For information on the route towards QCF/SVQ/Diploma qualifications -which are a
compulsory component towards obtaining a CSCS card relevant to the Sign Industry -
contact:
PAA\VQ SET, Brooke House, 24 Dam Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6AA
Telephone: 01543 254223
Website: http://www.paa-uk.org/
Email: info@paa-uk.org
The BSGA regrets that it will not be able to provide current information on funding, courses
available, course providers or answer any questions you may have.
CSCS Cards
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards will increasingly be demanded before
anyone is allowed to carry out their trade on a construction site as well as on mature and
established premises. CSCS cards for the sign industry are available in 2 categories:
Sign Installer (illuminated)
Sign Installer (non-illuminated)
To obtain one of these cards, the applicant must hold a minimum qualification of a QCF/SVQ
Level 2. To obtain a QCF/SVQ qualification, please see the section above entitled QCF/SVQ/
Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Signmaking. If the applicant already holds the necessary qualification
and wishes to obtain a CSCS card, including renewals, then contact CSCS direct for an
application pack by either visiting http://www.cscs.uk.com or telephoning 0844 576 8777
The BSGA regrets that it will not be able to provide current information on CSCS cards.
CITB Construction Skills Health & Safety Test
Information can be found on the CITB Construction Skills website www.citb-
constructionskills.co.uk/health_safety or by calling their helpline on 0870 600 4020
The BSGA regrets that it will not be able to provide current information on CITB
Construction Skills
Specific Product, Manufacturing and Application Training - Safety Training
The BSGA supports it Associate Member Companies who supply material and equipment to the Sign Industry. Associate Members provide targeted and focused courses on their
specific products/manufacturing techniques to help the Sign Maker achieve their maximum
potential and become a more qualified and competent unit. Click this link to take you the
BSGA information page.
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