Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to recognise and handle various types of artwork and frame design to determine appropriate conservation and framing techniques to ensure its artistic/historic significance is maintained/enhanced. It includes storage requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Recognise artwork |
1.1. Customer requirements relating to the artwork are determined 1.2. Work area is cleaned and prepared to handle artwork in accordance with workplace standards 1.3. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.4. Workplace quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to 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. Artwork is handled in accordance with industry recognised handling methods and workplace procedures 1.7. Artwork is examined to identify: 1.7.1. period of artwork 1.7.2. its composition 1.7.3. any historic, monetary or sentimental value 1.8. Category of artwork is recognised to inform the selection of appropriate framing techniques |
2. Identify restoration/conservation requirements |
2.1. Customer requirements relating to the artwork are confirmed 2.2. Artwork is examined to identify: 2.2.1. quality, value and appropriate handling techniques/requirements 2.2.2. its composition and production techniques 2.2.3. any restoration/conservation required 2.2.4. compatibility of mounting processes, including type of mounting and composition of substrate material 2.3. Method of restoration/conservation, including techniques and materials, is identified, including the need for any specialised expertise 2.4. Artwork for restoration/conservation is stored to prevent loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Historical information, workplace procedures, work area and artwork for conservation framing. |
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 form a part of the job role. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant framed artwork, equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Unit context |
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Recognise artwork |
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Artwork may include , but is not limited to : |
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Damage to artwork may be caused by but is not limited to : |
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Personal protection equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Picture Framing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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