Application
This unit of competency covers preparing and mounting textiles for framing and includes lacing, couching, blocking, stretching and straining of textiles and stitching to backing of textiles.
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 work | 1.1 | Type of fabric used in textile is identified and work requirements established | |
1.2 | Quality assurance requirements are identified and observed throughout the process in accordance with industry standards and workplace practice | |||
1.3 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work | |||
1.4 | Textile is analysed to ensure its compatibility with the mounting process, including the type of mounting and the composition of the substrate material | |||
1.5 | Work requirements are confirmed from drawing/specifications/instructions and workplace procedures to ensure they are within workplace capability | |||
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 | |||
2 | Lace textiles | 2.1 | Textile is laced into position on compatible backing according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images | |
2.2 | Laced textile is inspected for quality and either stored or, if faulty, is reprocessed in accordance with work procedures | |||
3 | Couch textiles | 3.1 | Textile is couched into position on compatible backing/mounting fabric according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images | |
3.2 | Couched textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures | |||
4 | Stretch/strain textiles | 4.1 | Stretching or straining frame selected appropriate for material being prepared | |
4.2 | Textile is stretched/strained into position according to industry practice and workplace procedures to be free of creases and overstretching marks and showing correct proportioning of images | |||
4.3 | Stretched/strained textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures | |||
5 | Stitch textiles | 5.1 | Textile is stitched into specified position onto compatible backing/mounting board according to workplace procedures | |
5.2 | Stitched textile is padded if required in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
5.3 | Stitched textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures | |||
6 | Block textiles | 6.1 | Blocking process is identified according to type, composition and condition of textile according to workplace procedures | |
6.2 | Blocking process is used to return textile back into required position prior to lacing, couching or stretching/straining | |||
6.3 | Textile is inspected for quality and either stored or reprocessed in accordance with work procedures | |||
7 | Complete work | 7.1 | Defective work is reported in accordance with workplace procedures | |
7.2 | Scraps and off-cuts are removed for disposal/recycling as required by workplace procedures | |||
7.3 | Equipment and work area are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
7.4 | Workplace documentation is completed as required | |||
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
Using the five (5) preparation techniques, prepare representative items from each of the following textiles for framing:
canvas works, including paintings and tapestries
needle art, including cross-stitch, applique, long stitch and embroidery
items of clothing
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
Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of the various methods of preparing textiles for framing
Techniques, method, equipment and materials used to prepare textiles for framing
Quality and aesthetic requirements in preparing textiles for framing
Workplace safety system requirements related to preparing textiles for framing
Work flow in relation to preparing textiles for framing
Understand the effect 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 appropriate textile mounting equipment for the technique being assessed and textiles for framing.
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 |
Textiles include: | painted canvas weavings tapestries cross-stitch applique silk work clothing items |
Types of fabric include: | cotton wool nylon silk |
Tools and equipment include: | needle stretching pliers measuring tape stapler |
Materials include: | timber compatible substrates thread foam core composites |
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 |
Sectors
Picture Framing