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Certificate III in Picture Framing

This qualification covers the work of a picture framer. It includes checking design needs, cutting and joining mouldings, cutting mat boards and glazing, mounting artwork and putting together simple and complex framing packages. Framers already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MSF Furnishing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
N/A
SUPERSEDES
MSF30513 Certificate III in Picture Framing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Picture framers working in retail framing shops or for businesses who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Picture framer
  • Custom framer
  • Framing technician

Qualification structure

21 units in total. 5 additional units from the list below. Up to 2 additional units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Core units

14 units
  1. MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
  2. MSFPF2009Cut mouldings to length
  3. MSFPF2010Join mouldings
  4. MSFPF2011Mount artwork
  5. MSFPF2012Cut mat boards
  6. MSFPF2013Cut and handle glazing materials for framing
  7. MSFPF2014Assemble basic artwork packages
  8. MSFPF3010De-frame artwork
  9. MSFPF3016Assemble complex artwork packages
  10. MSFPF3014Assess and prepare framing design requirements
  11. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  12. MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
  13. MSMSUP106Work in a team
  14. MSMWHS200Work safely

Elective units

14 units
  1. BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
  2. BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  3. BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
  4. BSBESB303Organise finances for new business ventures
  5. BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
  6. BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
  7. ICPPRN3840Set up and produce basic digital print
  8. MSAPMSUP201AReceive or despatch goods
  9. MSFGN3006Estimate and cost job
  10. MSFPF2015Repair framing material finishes
  11. MSFPF3011Decorate mat boards
  12. MSFPF3013Prepare textiles for framing
  13. MSFPF3015Apply frame finishes
  14. MSFPF3017Install artwork

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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