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A Vehicle Wrapper applies advertising, signage or graphics to a motor vehicle. You might work with clients to determine their needs and come up with a design using digital software. Vehicle Wrappers apply decals to whole vehicles or just selected parts. Vehicle Wrappers may wrap vehicles for businesses, government departments or private clients.
Vehicle Wrappers should have excellent fine motor skills and keen attention to detail. You’ll need to be creative and able to come up with a range of designs to suit your clients’ needs. Vehicle Wrappers should be good communicators and be able to work as part of a team. You’ll need to be flexible and able to adapt your skills to meet various circumstances.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Vehicle Wrapper.
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Become a professional sign writer with the CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics. This nationally recognised training course is part of a trade apprenticeship in sign writing and you’ll graduate a qualified tradesperson. The course covers: graphic design and digital layouts, producing and applying vinyl signs, gilding, surface coatings, engraving, airbrushing, sign erection, and working at heights. Enquire now for the full list of study units and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Vehicle Wrapper generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers in this field have grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 7,800 people employed in this industry in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Vehicle Wrapper. Vehicle Wrappers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to start a career as a Vehicle Wrapper, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Signs and Graphics. You’ll learn to design digital layouts and produce and apply vinyl signs. The course covers a range of topics including engraving, airbrushing, sign erection and working at heights.
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