1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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4929-11	Picture Framer
	Picture Frame Maker

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

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

consults customers to determine style, size, materials and cost for frames
cuts frame pieces to size and prepares corner joints
determines location, size and angle of holes to be drilled
clamps pieces in vices and glues mitred ends
fits and fastens frame pieces
mounts backing materials and subjects for framing
butt mitres pieces of moulding
may cut glass to size
may fit prints, photographs or paintings to ready-made frames