Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Unit scope
The work involved in the planning, preparation and assembly of picture frame mouldings to form frames
Unit context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the assembly of mouldings
OHS requirements may include legislation, standards, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements, environment legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work may be performed in workplaces which are involved in the manufacture and assembly of picture frame mouldings or in the framing of items, including, original and reproduction artwork, photographs and documents
Tools and equipment are to include:
underpinners (pneumatic or power V-nailer)
V-nails
drill
nail punch
screwdrivers
touch-up material
glues and finishing tools
including files and sandpaper
Moulding materials include, but are not limited to:
solid timber
composites
metal and alloy extrusion
synthetics
filler
putties
touch-up pens and paints/stains
Personal protection equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Machine and moulding manufacturer specifications
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
Identify and assemble components, attachments, tools and materials required to join picture frames to specification and required pattern (including pattern matching)
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
As a minimum demonstrate the ability to join each of the following frames (at least one of them being a multi-angle frame) up to a width of 100 mm:
synthetic
timber
aluminium
and each in the following profiles:
flat
traditional
reverse
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Timber, metal or synthetic mouldings, frame components, consumables, workplace procedures, appropriate work area, tools and equipment.

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 together form a part of the job role.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant frame joining equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.