Elements and Performance Criteria
- Recognise artwork
- Customer requirements relating to the artwork are determined
- Work area is cleaned and prepared to handle artwork in accordance with workplace standards
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Workplace quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to 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
- Artwork is handled in accordance with industry recognised handling methods and workplace procedures
- Artwork is examined to identify the period of artwork, its composition and any historic, monetary or sentimental value
- Category of artwork is recognised to inform the selection of appropriate framing techniques
- Identify restoration/conservation requirements
- Customer requirements relating to the artwork are confirmed and framing liabilities and obligations assessed
- Artwork is examined to identify the quality, value and appropriate handling techniques and requirements
- Artwork composition and production techniques and any restoration or conservation required are determined
- Compatibility of mounting processes, including type of mounting and composition of substrate material, is assessed
- Method of restoration/conservation, including techniques and materials, is identified, including the need for any specialised expertise
- Artwork for restoration/conservation is stored to prevent loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures