organic building materials
The types and processing of organic materials to build products or parts of products.
green
Frame makers build frames, mostly out of wood, for pictures and mirrors. They discuss the specifications with customers and build or adjust the frame accordingly. They cut, shape and join the wooden elements and treat them to obtain the desired colour and protect them from corrosion and fire. They cut and fit the glass into the frame. In some cases, they carve and decorate the frames. They may also repair, restore or reproduce older or antique frames.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencetypes of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
green
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesbuild picture frames
Build the rigid structure, most working with wood, that encloses pictures and mirrors or holds canvasses for painting.
match frames to pictures
Choose the appropriate frame to suit the picture taking different aspects into account such as style and colour.
Sector-specific
1 competencecut glass
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
apply wood finishes
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.
create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
create wood joints
Use the proper tools and processes to create the joints where multiple pieces of wood fit together.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
operate wood sawing equipment
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencetechnical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
digital
Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesapply restoration techniques
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
evaluate restoration procedures
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
handle delivery of furniture goods
Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.
maintain furniture machinery
Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
operate furniture machinery
Operate machines and equipment used for making furniture parts and the assembling of furniture.
repair furniture machinery
Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making furniture, using hand and power tools.
- Scope note
- This activity also includes the replacement of components.
sell furniture
Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
sell household goods
Sell household devices and goods such as microwaves, blenders and kitchen supplies in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Cross-sector
11 competencesage furniture artificially
Use various techniques such as sanding, denting, painting and others to make new furniture look distressed and aged.
carve materials
Carve an object out of a materials such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.
clean furniture
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
decorate furniture
Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.
fix minor scratches
Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.
manipulate metal
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
paint decorative designs
Apply designs in paint, using paint sprayers, paintbrushes or spray cans.
pass on trade techniques
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
remove paint
Remove paint by using chemical strippers, a heat gun, sanding or scraping the surface.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital