MSFPF2009
Cut mouldings to length


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and use equipment to cut frame mouldings to the required length. Frames may be for artworks, documents, textiles or three dimensional (3D) items.

This unit applies to picture framers and others preparing mouldings in accordance with pre-determined frame designs.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Read work order and identify cutting requirements

1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements throughout the work

1.3 Identify and obtain required materials and components

1.4 Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, quality, serviceability and safety prior to use

1.5 Plan the work sequence suited to the job

2. Cut mouldings

2.1 Check and set cutting equipment safety controls and measurement stops

2.2 Accurately measure and cut moulding, and check length for correct sizing.

2.3 Inspect cut mouldings for compliance with quality and work order requirements and rectify any deficiencies

2.4 Achieve required cut quality, output and wastage within allowable limits through correct operation of cutting equipment

2.5 Identify and report problems with the cutting process to appropriate persons

3. Complete work

3.1 Mark completed work for identification and store in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Identify and store scraps and off-cuts for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish

3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

3.5 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Competency Field

Picture framing