Elements and Performance Criteria

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 assembly of complex artwork packages
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the framing of a wide range of items, including, but not limited to: original artwork, reproductions, photographs, documents and 3D objects
Assemble artwork package (Complex)
Addresses the requirement to identify artwork to be framed, the gathering and preparing of the package components, their assembly and the fixing of fittings and attachments, forming a framed artwork package
At this, the complex level, artwork may be 3D, requiring specialised framing, using mat boards, spacers and fillets and requiring preservation. The item could have artistic/historic significance, requiring specialist handling
Artwork package consists of: artwork, mount, mat board, frame, glass, backing, fittings and attachments (including hanging attachments)
Tools and equipment are to include:
hand-operated tools, including cutting blades, hammers, screwdrivers, drills, clamps, marking out tools, air stapler, tacker, flexi-point gun
equipment, including staplers
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:
timber
metal/alloys
paper
cardboard
laminates
composites
adhesives
cleaning agents
nails
tacks and tapes
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Customer requirements
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, equipment operations, reporting and communication
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Industry preservation standards and requirements, including legal implications
Literature relating to the history and preservation of artwork

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
Interpret work order and identify the artwork to be framed, the required package components and any special assembly requirements
Complete assembly of the complex package without damage to the 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 assemble:
an item of matted artwork
a multi-frame (and/or fillets) item of artwork
a memorabilia box frame at least 50 mm deep
a full conservation framed artwork
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Components of artwork package, work instructions, work procedures, work area, tools and materials.

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 process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.