Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:22 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Picture Framing

Certificate III in Picture Framing

Qualification
National Code:
MSF30518
State Code:
BED4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
03/12/2018
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
803
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 08/12/2022 Current Approved
2.00 03/06/2022 Replaced Approved
1.00 03/12/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a picture framer. Picture framers usually work in small retail outlets, which provide framing services to the general public. However, they may also undertake framing for businesses and specialise in particular types of framing.
Picture framers assess framing design requirements and use a range of technical skills to create artwork packages of varying complexity. In the first instance, they assess framing requirements from both a technical and design perspectives. Picture framers then use discretion and judgment and specialised knowledge and skills to select and use equipment and materials to achieve the desired framing effects.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21)
- fourteen (14) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- five (5) additional units from the list below
- up to two (2) additional units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAI42 MSFPF2014 Assemble basic artwork packages 40 Unit of competency
OAI36 MSFPF3016 Assemble complex artwork packages 60 Unit of competency
OAI38 MSFPF3014 Assess and prepare framing design requirements 70 Unit of competency
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
OAI43 MSFPF2013 Cut and handle glazing materials for framing 24 Unit of competency
OAI44 MSFPF2012 Cut mat boards 35 Unit of competency
OAI47 MSFPF2009 Cut mouldings to length 28 Unit of competency
OAI40 MSFPF3010 De-frame artwork 32 Unit of competency
OAI45 MSFPF2010 Join mouldings 40 Unit of competency
WI512 MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations 20 Unit of competency
OAI46 MSFPF2011 Mount artwork 52 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) of the seven (7) electives required must be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG33 BSBESB305 Address compliance requirements for new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
OAI37 MSFPF3015 Apply frame finishes 48 Unit of competency
OAI41 MSFPF3011 Decorate mat boards 48 Unit of competency
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 50 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
OEL17 MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
OAI35 MSFPF3017 Install artwork 25 Unit of competency
OCF48 BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
OAI39 MSFPF3013 Prepare textiles for framing 60 Unit of competency
OCF15 BSBOPS305 Process customer complaints 40 Unit of competency
W8285 MSAPMSUP201A Receive or despatch goods 26 Unit of competency
OAI48 MSFPF2015 Repair framing material finishes 44 Unit of competency
OBP97 ICPPRN3840 Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J733 MSF30513 Certificate III in Picture Framing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06050) PICTURE FRAMING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship