Unit of competency Outline
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Assess and prepare framing design requirements
Assess and prepare framing design requirements
Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPF3014
MSFPF3014
State Code
OAI38
OAI38
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess design requirements from both a conservation and aesthetic perspective, and develop a frame design that maintains and enhances the historic, sentimental or monetary value of the item to be framed.This unit applies to picture framers who prepare designs for a wide range of framed items in different media. They apply discretion and judgment when selecting framing options for different artworks. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for design assessment
- 1.1 Clear and prepare work area for inspection of artwork in accordance with workplace standards
- 1.2 Receive and handle artwork in accordance with industry recognised handling methods and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Obtain initial information about historic, monetary or sentimental value from the customer
- 1.4 Seek information from customer in relation to expectations and parameters of framing
2. Assess restoration and conservation requirements
- 2.1 Establish the period and quality of artwork, and its historic or monetary value through examination
- 2.2 Identify and document artwork composition and production techniques and associated restoration or conservation requirements
- 2.3 Determine limitations and options for mounting and framing
- 2.4 Identify the need for any specialised expertise in assessing, restoring or framing the artwork
3. Assess aesthetic requirements
- 3.1 Assess artwork against the elements and principles of design and their impact on framing selection
- 3.2 Seek and use information about customer preferences and where the item will be placed for any impact on design requirements
4. Develop frame design
- 4.1 Confirm compatibility of framing materials from manufacturer and industry information
- 4.2 Select framing materials that complement artwork based on the elements and principles of design and conservation needs
- 4.3 Present design options to the customer and make informed recommendations base on customer and artwork needs
5. Confirm final design
- 5.1 Agree and accurately document customer requirements for final design on a work order in accordance with workplace practice
- 5.2 Determine costing from pricing schedule, advise customer, and include accurate cost details on work order
- 5.3 Provide invoice that includes advice on terms and conditions for framing and obtain written customer approval
- 5.4 Store artwork ready for framing to prevent loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI593 | MSFPF3006 | Prepare design requirements for framing | Unit of competency |
| WI592 | MSFPF3005 | Recognise and handle artwork for framing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED4 | MSF30518 | Certificate III in Picture Framing | Qualification |