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Certificate II in Picture Framing

Traineeship option available

National Code: LMF20602
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Picture Framing


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What does this course involve?

You’ll learn all the basic essentials of picture-framing with this specialised traineeship.

Learn how to cut and join picture framing mouldings, mount artwork and handle glazing materials. Find out how to accurately measure and perform calculations, as well as how to use hand and power tools.

You’ll also learn valuable skills in communication and working effectively with others.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course will give you employment opportunities as an apprentice picture-framer.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may receive credits from this course into the Certificate III in Picture Framing.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 10 level reading, comprehension skills and mathematics (estimating and costing skills)
  • You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • You must have a training contract with an employer

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview

Length of course

Part time (on and off the job)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Workplace Assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

LMFCR0001A Follow safe working policies and practices 40 hr
LMFCR0002A Communicate in the workplace 20 hr
LMFCR0003A Carry out measurement and calculations 20 hr
LMFCR0004A Work effectively with others 15 hr
LMFPF2001A Use picture framing sector hand and power tools 40 hr
LMFPF2002A Cut mouldings to length 28 hr
LMFPF2003A Join mouldings 40 hr
LMFPF2004A Mount artwork 52 hr
LMFPF2005A Cut mat board 44 hr
LMFPF2006A Cut and handle glazing materials for framing 24 hr
LMFPF2007A Assemble artwork package (basic) 40 hr
LMFPF2008A Recognise and repair finishes of framing materials 44 hr

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