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Mount artwork

Mount artwork

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPF2004
State Code
WI583
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
52
Description
This unit of competency covers mounting artwork to substrates prior to framing. It includes dry and wet mounting, pressure rolling, laminating and hinging of artwork.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 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 Work health safety (WHS) 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 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8724 LMFPF2004B Mount artwork Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI46 MSFPF2011 Mount artwork Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J733 MSF30513 Certificate III in Picture Framing Qualification