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 context
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the hand decoration of mat boards
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 construction and/or selection of picture frames, including the provision of customer advice, selection and application of mounting mediums and methods, and in the preservation and presentation of artwork, documents, photographs etc
Mat board decoration
Mat board decoration is the hand decoration of mat boards using decorative methods that may include specialty cutting, line inking, colour washing and marble papers
Tools and equipment are to include:
hand-operated tools, including cutting blades, hand cutters, marking out tools, application equipment (pens and brushes)
machinery, including mat cutters
Materials to be used may include but are not limited to:
mat board
inks
paints and paper
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
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Workplace procedures relating to OHS, equipment operations, reporting and communication
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

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
Identify materials, ensuring quality and aesthetics, to be used in the work process
Develop mat decorations, including colour and design
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment, safety and environmental protection equipment
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
Demonstrate the following on any size mat boards:
cut V groove
cut mat with decorative corners
apply wash panels/lines
apply decorative transfers
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications
Mat cutting equipment, inks, paints and application equipment, mat boards, work orders, standard operating procedures and work area.

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 cutting and decorating equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.