Introduction to the BSGA...
Education and Training

The BSGA has taken a leading role in the development of a wide range of structured educational and training programmes designed to equip and qualify workers for their roles in modern sign making. Most training is carried out "on the job", but the schemes are supported by a National Training Organisation and by many local colleges. The Qualifications National Vocational Qualification (NVQs)/Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). Training, assessment and qualifications are available in the following occupations: • Signmaker • Sign Designer • Sign Specifier • Electrical Technician • Manufacturing Technician • Technical Sales • Quality Technician • Quality Technician • Estimator • Process Planner • Site Surveyor • Project Manager • Contract Manager • Installation and Maintenance Supervisor NVQs/SVQs are awarded at a variety of levels. The following qualification levels are available: Administration – Levels 1 – 3 Signmaking – Level 2 and Level 3 Supervisory/Management – Level 4. Qualifications can be gained over any period to suit the employee and the employer. Click here for an Overview of the Level 2 qualification Click here for Core and Key Skills Foundation Modern Apprenticeships Scheme supported by the BSGA designed to help bring suitable young people in to the industry and provide them with a complete training framework leading to NVQ Level 2. Advanced Modern Apprenticeships Targeted at 16 – 18 year olds this is a government sponsored scheme which operates over a period of approx. 4 years and is designed to lead to an NVQ Level 3 qualification. Financial assistance with training costs may be available to businesses which operate these schemes. A leaflet providing all the background on NVQs/SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships is available. Go to "Contact the BSGA". Or telephone us on 01733 230033 for further information.