Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mount textiles for framing, including lacing, couching, blocking, stretching and straining of textiles and stitching to backing of textiles.
This unit applies to picture framers completing work in accordance with pre-determined frame designs. They use discretion, judgement and specialised knowledge to select and adapt different techniques and materials.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | 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 Read work order, identify proposed mounting requirements and confirm workplace capability 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements throughout the work 1.3 Analyse textile and its compatibility with the mounting process, including the type of mounting and the composition of the substrate material 1.4 Select tools and equipment suited to the type of mounting and check for quality, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.5 Identify and select required materials in the appropriate size quantity |
2. Manipulate textiles | 2.1 Prepare materials in accordance with the type of mounting 2.2 Place textile into position using the selected method 2.3 Manipulate textile to ensure the item is free of creases and overstretching marks and shows correct proportioning of images 2.4 Inspect textile for compliance with quality and work order requirements and rectify any deficiencies using techniques suited to the mounting method |
3. Complete work | 3.1 Mark completed work for identification and store in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Identify and store items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish 3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation 3.5 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFPF008 Prepare textiles for framing.
Sectors
Picture Framing