Unit of competency Outline
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Mount artwork
Mount artwork
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFPF2004B
LMFPF2004B
State Code
W8724
W8724
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit covers the competency to mount artwork to substrates prior to framing. It includes dry and wet mounting, pressure rolling, laminating and hinging of artwork.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Artwork is assessed to determine the most appropriate mounting process, including the composition of substrate and fixing materials
- 1.2. Work requirements are identified from drawings/ specifications/instructions and/or workplace practices
- 1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and observed throughout the process in accordance with industry standards and workplace practices
- 1.4. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.5. 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
- 1.6. Materials required are cut to size and assembled to industry standard and workplace procedures
- 1.7. Fixing agents (adhesives/plastic film/tissue) are positioned in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Dry mount artwork
- 2.1. Mounting equipment is set up according to operating procedures and workplace practices
- 2.2. Artwork is positioned on substrate according to job requirements and placed in mounting press
- 2.3. Mounting press is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring correct mounting temperature and/or pressing period
- 2.4. Assembled artwork is removed from press, inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Wet mount artwork
- 3.1. Mounting equipment is set up according to operating procedures and workplace practices
- 3.2. Selected adhesive is prepared and applied to the substrate with regard for the type and composition of artwork to be mounted
- 3.3. Artwork is wet mounted to substrate according to job requirements and placed in vacuum press
- 3.4. Mounting press is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring correct pressing period
- 3.5. Assembled artwork is removed from press, inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Pressure roller mount artwork
- 4.1. Rolling equipment is set up according to manufacturer instructions and workplace practices
- 4.2. Artwork is laminated using cold film in accordance with job requirements and workplace practices
- 4.3. Assembled artwork is inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Laminate artwork
- 5.1. Laminating equipment is set up according to manufacturer instructions and workplace practices
- 5.2. Artwork is laminated in accordance with job requirements and workplace practices
- 5.3. Laminated artwork is inspected for quality and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Hinge artwork to substrate
- 6.1. Hinging paper/pre-made hinging tape is assessed for compliance with job requirements
- 6.2. Starch paste is mixed to correct consistency and applied in conformance with workplace practices
- 6.3. Hinging paper is torn and fixed to artwork and substrate in accordance with workplace procedures
- 6.4. Hinged artwork is inspected for quality and positioned for further processing in accordance with workplace 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
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the mounting of artwork
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the framing of a wide range of items, including, but not limited to those:
for dry mounting original paper-based artwork, reproduction artwork, photographs, photographic reproductions, documents and posters
for wet mounting/laminating reproduction artwork and promotional materials
Mounting artwork
Artwork may be mounted to selected substrates by:
dry mounting paper-based artwork using heat press and cold press
wet mounting paper and canvas-based artwork using adhesives and vacuum press
laminating paper-based artwork using pressure roller or laminating equipment
hinging, prefabricated or custom made
Tools and equipment
For dry mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
hard bed heat press
soft bed heat press
tacking iron
piercing tool
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
overlay effect sheets
silicone release paper
Teflon and foam plastic blankets
For wet mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
vacuum press
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
scrapers
glue/adhesive applicators (rollers and spray guns)
For pressure mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
pressure rolling equipment,
cold film
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For laminating, tools and equipment are to include:
cold roller laminator
laminating equipment
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For hinging, tools and equipment are to include:
straight edge
thin brush
weight bags
mixing vessel and swizzle
steam generator
microwave oven
For dry mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board
mat board
heat and pressure sensitive films and tissues
For wet mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board and glues
adhesives
For laminating materials may include, but not limited to:
plastic film
For hinging materials may include, but not limited to:
hinging paper (mulberry paper and rice paper)
pre-made hinging tape
wheat starch
distilled water and methyl cellulose
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. It may include overalls, boots and breathing protection.
Defects in artwork may include but not be limited to:
lumps and bumps
adhesive migration
misalignment and use of incorrect adhesive
Adhesives are to include:
ethyl vinyl adhesive (EVA)
poly vinyl adhesive (PVA)
starch paste
heat and pressure sensitive tissues and films
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, reporting and communications
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the mounting of artwork
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the framing of a wide range of items, including, but not limited to those:
for dry mounting original paper-based artwork, reproduction artwork, photographs, photographic reproductions, documents and posters
for wet mounting/laminating reproduction artwork and promotional materials
Mounting artwork
Artwork may be mounted to selected substrates by:
dry mounting paper-based artwork using heat press and cold press
wet mounting paper and canvas-based artwork using adhesives and vacuum press
laminating paper-based artwork using pressure roller or laminating equipment
hinging, prefabricated or custom made
Tools and equipment
For dry mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
hard bed heat press
soft bed heat press
tacking iron
piercing tool
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
overlay effect sheets
silicone release paper
Teflon and foam plastic blankets
For wet mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
vacuum press
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
scrapers
glue/adhesive applicators (rollers and spray guns)
For pressure mounting, tools and equipment are to include:
pressure rolling equipment,
cold film
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For laminating, tools and equipment are to include:
cold roller laminator
laminating equipment
cutting blades
measuring tapes and marking out tools
For hinging, tools and equipment are to include:
straight edge
thin brush
weight bags
mixing vessel and swizzle
steam generator
microwave oven
For dry mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board
mat board
heat and pressure sensitive films and tissues
For wet mounting materials may include, but not limited to:
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
foam core
screen board and glues
adhesives
For laminating materials may include, but not limited to:
plastic film
For hinging materials may include, but not limited to:
hinging paper (mulberry paper and rice paper)
pre-made hinging tape
wheat starch
distilled water and methyl cellulose
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. It may include overalls, boots and breathing protection.
Defects in artwork may include but not be limited to:
lumps and bumps
adhesive migration
misalignment and use of incorrect adhesive
Adhesives are to include:
ethyl vinyl adhesive (EVA)
poly vinyl adhesive (PVA)
starch paste
heat and pressure sensitive tissues and films
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, reporting and communications
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Identify, adjust and safely operate equipment
Identify materials, ensuring quality and aesthetics, to be used in the work process
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information to set up, operate, adjust and monitor equipment used to appropriately mount artwork
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum, demonstrate the ability to mount items of artwork in each form of mounting:
wet
dry
laminating
pressure roller
hinging
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate mounting and/or laminating equipment for the technique being assessed, artwork, consumables. standard operating procedures and work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant mounting equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Identify, adjust and safely operate equipment
Identify materials, ensuring quality and aesthetics, to be used in the work process
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information to set up, operate, adjust and monitor equipment used to appropriately mount artwork
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum, demonstrate the ability to mount items of artwork in each form of mounting:
wet
dry
laminating
pressure roller
hinging
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Resource implications
Appropriate mounting and/or laminating equipment for the technique being assessed, artwork, consumables. standard operating procedures and work area.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which together form a part of the job role.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant mounting equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0354 | LMFPF2004A | Mount artwork | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI583 | MSFPF2004 | Mount artwork | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W026 | LMF20602 | Certificate II in Picture Framing | Qualification |
| W036 | LMF30802 | Certificate III in Picture Framing | Qualification |