Application
This unit of competency covers identifying, gathering and assembling all picture frame components required to complete complex, custom framing of artwork.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |||
1 | Prepare for assembly | 1.1 | Packages to be assembled are identified from work orders/instructions/customer requirements | |
1.2 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
1.3 | Safe and suitable work areas are selected to assemble package | |||
1.4 | Specifications of artwork to be framed are identified, including any special requirements with liabilities and obligations assessed | |||
1.5 | Components, fittings and attachments required for the package, and their source, are identified | |||
1.6 | 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 | |||
1.7 | Work sequence is planned to suit the job | |||
2 | Assemble package | 2.1 | Components of the package are selected, inspected for flaws/faults and, if located, repaired or returned in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures | |
2.2 | Components are cleaned and laid out for assembly in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
2.3 | Artwork is mounted using the appropriate method | |||
2.4 | Frame components are assembled and adjusted, as required, to fit and fixed in place | |||
2.5 | Frame is fitted over package and the backing is fixed in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
2.6 | Fittings, attachments and hanging aids are attached in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
2.7 | Package is inspected for quality and either labelled and stored or returned for re-assembly in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
3 | Complete work | 3.1 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of as appropriate | |
3.2 | Workplace documentation is completed as required | |||
3.3 | Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and stored following workplace procedures | |||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Assemble:
an item of matted artwork
a multi-frame (and/or fillets) item of artwork
a memorabilia box frame at least 50 mm deep
a full conservation framed artwork
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
Work flow in relation to assembly of artwork package
Identification of materials, components, equipment, processes and procedures appropriate for assembling artwork packages
Construction techniques and processes for the components of the artwork packages
Industry standards and workplace practices in the assembly of complex artwork packages
Liabilities and obligations relating to framing artwork
Chemical reactions between artworks and framing materials
Preservation techniques for artwork and frames
Impacts of this process on the artwork
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to components of artwork package and customer requirements.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Unit context includes: | WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving |
Assembling a complex artwork package includes: | identifying artwork to be framed gathering and preparing the package components assembly and fixing of fittings and attachments forming a framed artwork package |
Complex artwork includes: | 3-D items items requiring specialised framing using: mat boards spacers and fillets items that require preservation items with artistic/historic significance requiring specialist handling |
Artwork package includes: | art mount mat board frame glass/acrylic backing fittings and attachments (including hanging attachments) |
Tools and equipment include: | cutting blades hammers screwdrivers drills clamps marking out tools air stapler tacker flexi-point gun staplers |
Materials include: | timber metal/alloy paper cardboard laminates composites adhesives cleaning agents nails tacks tapes |
Personal protective equipment includes: | that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies |
Information and procedures include: | workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures customer requirements |
Sectors
Picture Framing