Assessor Resource

MSFPF4002
Determine and apply gilding techniques

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers determining the requirements, preparing for and applying gilding techniques to new picture frames and those requiring repair or restoration.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work to be completed is identified from work instruction, customer request or artwork is assessed as requiring a gilded frame

1.2

Frame requiring gilding is examined to identify whether new gilding, preservation or restoration techniques are required

1.3

Gilding technique or techniques to be applied is determined

1.4

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.5

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the finishing task in terms of quality, serviceability and safety

1.6

Gilding materials and any associated finishes required are identified and assembled for the gilding task

1.7

Work sequence is planned to suit the job

2

Prepare for gilding

2.1

Frame surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation including maintenance of original finishes on historic pieces that require the removal of over painting according to workplace procedures and standards

2.2

Frames with surface or other faults are identified and faults reported or repaired as appropriate

2.3

Techniques for application of materials identified and used according to industry standards and workplace practices

2.4

Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed

2.5

Composition work is completed, as required, to meet specifications in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Apply gilding

3.1

Gilding is applied according to job instructions and workplace procedures

3.2

Final finish is checked in accordance with workplace requirements

3.3

Rectification of surface faults are made as required

3.4

Ornamentation is applied, as required, in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3.5

Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing with defective frames being handled in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Complete work

4.1

Tools and equipment are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately

4.2

Unused material is returned to store in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition

4.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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

Determine gilding technique and refurbish an existing gilded frame

Use differing techniques/materials to prepare and gild two (2) new frames

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

Techniques and application of gilding

Methods, characteristics and problems of application

Work flow in relation to gilding operations

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Impact of gilding process on artwork

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 gilding equipment, metallic leaf, other finishing materials and items to be gild finished.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work to be completed is identified from work instruction, customer request or artwork is assessed as requiring a gilded frame

1.2

Frame requiring gilding is examined to identify whether new gilding, preservation or restoration techniques are required

1.3

Gilding technique or techniques to be applied is determined

1.4

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.5

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the finishing task in terms of quality, serviceability and safety

1.6

Gilding materials and any associated finishes required are identified and assembled for the gilding task

1.7

Work sequence is planned to suit the job

2

Prepare for gilding

2.1

Frame surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation including maintenance of original finishes on historic pieces that require the removal of over painting according to workplace procedures and standards

2.2

Frames with surface or other faults are identified and faults reported or repaired as appropriate

2.3

Techniques for application of materials identified and used according to industry standards and workplace practices

2.4

Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed

2.5

Composition work is completed, as required, to meet specifications in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Apply gilding

3.1

Gilding is applied according to job instructions and workplace procedures

3.2

Final finish is checked in accordance with workplace requirements

3.3

Rectification of surface faults are made as required

3.4

Ornamentation is applied, as required, in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3.5

Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing with defective frames being handled in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Complete work

4.1

Tools and equipment are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately

4.2

Unused material is returned to store in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition

4.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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

Gilding techniques involve:

the application of metallic leaf to picture frames which may be new work or existing frame (for either restoration/preservation needs)

leaf includes:

gold

silver

platinum in varying alloys

shlagmetal (brass) in varying alloys

copper

aluminium

Techniques for application include:

oil

size

quick size (acrylic)

water gilding based on the reactivation of the glue in the bole layer

new techniques, such as Kolnar gilding

Composition work involves:

concern for the ornamentation of frames for gilding involving:

its manufacture

taking of moulds from existing frames

repair of broken/missing ornamentation

Gilding includes:

silver gilt

distemper

japanning

bronze

aluminium and other powders (as in wax and flash gilding)

use of aniline dyes and pigments and casein and verre eglomise (gilding and black lacquer on glass)

patination of finishes:

chemical

stained

painted

varnished

distempered

Frames include:

new

old

requiring repair and/or restoration

Tools and equipment include:

gilder's cushion

gilder's knife

gilder's tip

brushes

agate burnishing stones

Materials include:

size (parchment or rabbit skin)

whiting (chalk)

bole (wet or dry)

ethanol and brandy

gilding oil

gold leaf

shlagmetal (Dutchmetal)

alloy and aluminium leaf

glue

rosin

turpentine

shellac

varnish colours and chemicals for patination, such as potassium sulphide

Instructions and workplace procedures include:

choice of substrate

surface preparation

selection of bole or poliment

selection and application of size

selection and application of leaf, patination and sealing of leaf

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies, and as many of the materials used in gilding are toxic, gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn

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

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

Determine gilding technique and refurbish an existing gilded frame

Use differing techniques/materials to prepare and gild two (2) new frames

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

Techniques and application of gilding

Methods, characteristics and problems of application

Work flow in relation to gilding operations

Identification of equipment, processes and procedures

Impact of gilding process on artwork

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 gilding equipment, metallic leaf, other finishing materials and items to be gild finished.
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
Work to be completed is identified from work instruction, customer request or artwork is assessed as requiring a gilded frame 
Frame requiring gilding is examined to identify whether new gilding, preservation or restoration techniques are required 
Gilding technique or techniques to be applied is determined 
Work health and safety (WHS) 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 finishing task in terms of quality, serviceability and safety 
Gilding materials and any associated finishes required are identified and assembled for the gilding task 
Work sequence is planned to suit the job 
Frame surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation including maintenance of original finishes on historic pieces that require the removal of over painting according to workplace procedures and standards 
Frames with surface or other faults are identified and faults reported or repaired as appropriate 
Techniques for application of materials identified and used according to industry standards and workplace practices 
Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed 
Composition work is completed, as required, to meet specifications in accordance with workplace procedures 
Gilding is applied according to job instructions and workplace procedures 
Final finish is checked in accordance with workplace requirements 
Rectification of surface faults are made as required 
Ornamentation is applied, as required, in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures 
Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing with defective frames being handled in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately 
Unused material is returned to store in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition 
Workplace documentation is completed 

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