Course Overview
Enter the world of custom design with the MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing (Picture Framing specialisation). This hands-on qualification builds practical skills in crafting bespoke frames, preparing and preserving artwork, and confidently using industry tools and materials—giving you a strong foundation to launch your career in the furnishing and design industry.
Through nationally recognised units of competency, you will build practical industry skills in:
Measuring, cutting, and joining timber mouldings for custom framing
Handling and cutting glass, glazing materials, and decorative mat boards
Artwork mounting, frame assembly, and professional finishing techniques
Workplace safety, teamwork, packaging, and workshop operations skills
Delivery Plan
Year 1
MSMWHS200 Work safely
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
MSFPF2013 Cut and handle glazing materials for framing
MSFPF2009 Cut mouldings to length
MSFPF2010 Join mouldings
MSFPF2014 Assemble basic artwork packages
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
Year 2
MSFPF2011 Mount artwork
MSFPF2012 Cut mat boards
MSFPF3016 Assemble complex artwork packages
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
TLIA0020 Package goods
Course information is subject to change according to Training Package and or Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) updates.
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Pathways
This qualification supports pathways into employment as a picture framer or assistant in framing studios, galleries, retail framing businesses, or related furnishing and design roles.
Further education pathways include MSF30518 Certificate III in Picture Framing as well as higher-level qualifications in furniture design, interior design, and advanced furnishing and construction-related training.
Assessment Methods
Assessment includes practical tasks, projects, observations, and written questions
Timetable
The course is delivered over two years with structured weekly classes.
Year 1 classes are conducted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Year 2 classes are conducted on Thursdays.
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