Sign students score software from Roland DG and SAi

Wollongong TAFE receives $20,000 worth of sign-making software from Roland DG and SA International.

The newly released Flexi 10 software will be used by TAFE students in units such as layout and design, vinyl signage production, and digital signage production in conjunction with their art Roland VS-640 printer/cutter provided by Roland DG earlier this year.

According to Michael Doherty of Wollongong TAFE, the donation will provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the industry. "The new software will enable our Sign section department deliver the latest highest quality training and lessons in line with the new CPC (18774) Competencies units in the new Signage Course delivered this year," said Doherty.

Pictured: L to R: Marc Margetts (Roland DG), Michael Doherty & Jeremy Knight (Wollongong TAFE), and Russell Cooper (Roland DG).

"This Software will be used not only by the first, second and third year students in the sign department, but will also be used in the TVET Schools programs which involves year 11 and 12 students that run in the same department through the south coast school programs."

Marc Margetts, Roland DG managing director believes that the donation will help in attracting more young people to the trade. “With a shortage of skilled sign writers in the industry, we feel it is vital to support the grassroots level and make sure they are operating with the latest innovative technology," he said. "Wollongong TAFE are passionate about the sign industry and have a great system in place. We look forward to working with them in the future."