This unit covers the competency to mount artwork to substrates prior to framing. It includes dry and wet mounting, pressure rolling, laminating and hinging of artwork.
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Prerequisites
Nil
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Identify, adjust and safely operate equipment
Identify materials, ensuring quality and aesthetics, to be used in the work process
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information to set up, operate, adjust and monitor equipment used to appropriately mount artwork
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum, demonstrate the ability to mount items of artwork in each form of mounting:
wet
dry
laminating
pressure roller
hinging
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate mounting and/or laminating equipment for the technique being assessed, artwork, consumables. standard operating procedures and work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant mounting equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures
communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with work supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate quantities and estimate material requirements
use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate mounting problems, avoid re-working and wastage
use the limited workplace technology related to mounting artwork, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices
Required knowledge
the type, characteristics, uses and limitations of the various methods of mounting artwork
the techniques, method, equipment and materials used to mount artwork
types of artwork suitable for the various techniques of mounting artwork and the characteristics and interactions between the materials used
quality and aesthetic requirements in mounting artwork
workplace safety system requirements related to mounting artwork
workflow in relation to mounting artwork
awareness of the effect of this process on the artwork
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the mounting of artwork
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the framing of a wide range of items, including, but not limited to those:
for dry mounting original paper-based artwork, reproduction artwork, photographs, photographic reproductions, documents and posters
for wet mounting/laminating reproduction artwork and promotional materials
Mounting artwork
Artwork may be mounted to selected substrates by:
dry mounting paper-based artwork using heat press and cold press
wet mounting paper and canvas-based artwork using adhesives and vacuum press
laminating paper-based artwork using pressure roller or laminating equipment
hinging, prefabricated or custom made
Tools and equipment
For dry mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
hard bed heat press
soft bed heat press
tacking iron
piercing tool
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
overlay effect sheets
silicone release paper
Teflon and foam plastic blankets
For wet mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
vacuum press
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
scrapers
glue/adhesive applicators (rollers and spray guns)
For pressure mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
pressure rolling equipment,
cold film
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For laminating, tools and equipment are to include:
cold roller laminator
laminating equipment
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For hinging, tools and equipment are to include:
straight edge
thin brush
weight bags
mixing vessel and swizzle
steam generator
microwave oven
For dry mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board
mat board
heat and pressure sensitive films and tissues
For wet mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board and glues
adhesives
For laminating materials may include, but not limited to:
plastic film
For hinging materials may include, but not limited to:
hinging paper (mulberry paper and rice paper)
pre-made hinging tape
wheat starch
distilled water and methyl cellulose
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. It may include overalls, boots and breathing protection.
Defects in artwork may include but not be limited to:
lumps and bumps
adhesive migration
misalignment and use of incorrect adhesive
Adhesives are to include:
ethyl vinyl adhesive (EVA)
poly vinyl adhesive (PVA)
starch paste
heat and pressure sensitive tissues and films
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, reporting and communications
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Artwork is assessed to determine the most appropriate mounting process, including the composition of substrate and fixing materials
Work requirements are identified from drawings/ specifications/instructions and/or workplace practices
Quality assurance requirements are identified and observed throughout the process in accordance with industry standards and workplace practices
Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work in terms of quality, serviceability and safety
Materials required are cut to size and assembled to industry standard and workplace procedures
Fixing agents (adhesives/plastic film/tissue) are positioned in accordance with workplace procedures
Mounting equipment is set up according to operating procedures and workplace practices
Artwork is positioned on substrate according to job requirements and placed in mounting press
Mounting press is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring correct mounting temperature and/or pressing period
Assembled artwork is removed from press, inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
Mounting equipment is set up according to operating procedures and workplace practices
Selected adhesive is prepared and applied to the substrate with regard for the type and composition of artwork to be mounted
Artwork is wet mounted to substrate according to job requirements and placed in vacuum press
Mounting press is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring correct pressing period
Assembled artwork is removed from press, inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
Rolling equipment is set up according to manufacturer instructions and workplace practices
Artwork is laminated using cold film in accordance with job requirements and workplace practices
Assembled artwork is inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
Laminating equipment is set up according to manufacturer instructions and workplace practices
Artwork is laminated in accordance with job requirements and workplace practices
Laminated artwork is inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
Hinging paper/pre-made hinging tape is assessed for compliance with job requirements
Starch paste is mixed to correct consistency and applied in conformance with workplace practices
Hinging paper is torn and fixed to artwork and substrate in accordance with workplace procedures
Hinged artwork is inspected for quality and positioned for further processing in accordance with workplace procedures
Defective work is reported in accordance with workplace procedures
Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal/recycling as required by workplace procedures
Equipment and work area are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is completed as required
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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