Certificate III in Picture Framing - MSF30518
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
This qualification reflects the role of a picture framer. Picture framers usually work in small retail outlets, which provide framing services to the general public. However, they may also undertake framing for businesses and specialise in particular types of framing.Picture framers assess framing design requirements and use a range of technical skills to create artwork packages of varying complexity. In the first instance, they assess framing requirements from both a technical and design perspectives. Picture framers then use discretion and judgment and specialised knowledge and skills to select and use equipment and materials to achieve the desired framing effects. There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Subjects
- Install artwork
- Make measurements and calculations
- Estimate and cost job
- Cut and handle glazing materials for framing
- Cut mouldings to length
- Communicate in the workplace
- Assess and prepare framing design requirements
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Assemble basic artwork packages
- Mount artwork
- Decorate mat boards
- De-frame artwork
- Cut mat boards
- Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
- Apply frame finishes
- Join mouldings
- Set up and produce basic digital print
- Work in a team
- Repair framing material finishes
- Work safely
- Provide sales solutions to customers
- Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- Prepare textiles for framing
- Assemble complex artwork packages
- Organise personal work priorities and development
- Organise finances for the micro business
- Design and produce business documents
- Receive or despatch goods
Standard entry requirements
N/A
