Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to the history and techniques of art and framing artwork restorationpreservation techniques 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 prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate cutting problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to the design and construction requirements of complex ornamental frames

Required knowledge

major categories of art media

liabilities and obligations relating to framing artwork

framing materials and techniques of frame building

elements and principles of design and the qualities/influence of colour

materials used in artworks

chemical reactions between artworks and framing materials

restorationpreservation techniques

operation requirements of equipment and work systems in work area

understand the effect of this process on the artwork

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

Recognise the basic categories of art and the medium used in their production

Recognise frames and the medium used in their production

Identify the elements and principles of design and apply them to designing an appropriate complex ornamental frame

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 design and construct a frame incorporating three types of materials displaying techniques of moulded and carved finishes and including at least one alternate joining technique such as fingers biscuits dowel etc

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Customerwork requirement design facilities woodworking and joining tools and equipment frame assembly and finishing requirements workplace 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 form a part of the job role

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant artwork requiring framing equipment simulated work instructions and deadlines

Unit context

Frame design

Ornamental frames

Construction technique includes:

Tools and equipment are to include:

Frame constructions may include but are not limited to:

Personal protection equipment

Information and procedures