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Prepare textiles for framing

Prepare textiles for framing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPF3004
State Code
WI591
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8732 LMFPF3004B Prepare textiles for framing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI39 MSFPF3013 Prepare textiles for framing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J733 MSF30513 Certificate III in Picture Framing Qualification