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Craft and Related Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group
73
Handicraft and Printing Workers
Minor Group
731
Handicraft Workers
Unit Group
7316
Sign Writers, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers
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MASCO Code
7316-01
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Sign Writer (Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers) design, create, and apply decorative or functional designs on a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, glass, ceramic, and plastic. The occupation encompasses producing signage, lettering, painted decorations, engraved or etched patterns, and coated finishes for both aesthetic and protective purposes, using handcraft, mechanical, or chemical techniques. Practitioners ensure precision and quality in the preparation, execution, and finishing of materials, contributing to signage, decorative, and customised products.
Tasks
Prepare surfaces and materials, including metals, glass, ceramics, or other substrates, for decoration or engraving.
Design and draft layouts or decorative elements for signs and surfaces.
Operate engraving, etching, sandblasting, painting, or other equipment to create designs and apply decorative finishes.
Apply paints, glazes, enamels, vinyl graphics, or other coatings to achieve required finishes.
Inspect and finish products to ensure quality, precision, and compliance with specifications.
Install finished signs or decorative elements as required.
Maintain tools and equipment and ensure a safe work area.
Skills
Basic
Attention to detail.
Basic understanding of materials, tools, and design principles.
Communication skills.
Creativity and artistic ability.
Manual dexterity.
Specific
Ability to install finished signs or decorative elements.
Ability to interpret client or design specifications for signage and decorative work.
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot tools and equipment.
Competency in inspecting finished products for quality and compliance.
Knowledge in selecting and preparing materials and surfaces.
Proficiency in decorative painting, enamelling, glazing, and coating techniques.
Proficiency in operating engraving, etching, sandblasting, and related equipment.
Proficiency in preparing designs and layouts using software or manual methods.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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