Picture Framer

Overview

Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • studying drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
  • determining tooling and machine requirements and sequence of operations
  • setting up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
  • operating machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
  • removing old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
  • applying varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishing and waxing finished surfaces
  • fitting and fastening frame pieces
  • mounting backing materials and subjects for framing

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

10 courses found.

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MSF30518: Certificate III in Picture Framing
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Apprenticeship
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MSF30513: Certificate III in Picture Framing
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Apprenticeship
Superseded by:
MSF30518 : Certificate III in Picture Framing
LMF30802: Certificate III in Picture Framing
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Offered as:
Apprenticeship
Superseded by:
MSF30513 : Certificate III in Picture Framing
LMF20602: Certificate II in Picture Framing
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MSF20113 : Certificate II in Furnishing
52234: Course in Furniture Making for the Disabled
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51883: Course in Fine Wood Design and Construction
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51284: Course in Finewood Design and Construction
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21528VIC: Certificate IV in Applied Design (Furnishing)
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21278VIC: Certificate II in Furnishing (Preapprenticeship - Cabinet making, wood machining, wood polishing)
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15514WA: Certificate IV in Design Application and Value Adding to the Fine Wood Industry
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