frame maker

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.

Alternative Labels

fine art framer

frame-making machine operative

frame-making machine operator

frame-making machine setter

frame-making machine tender

frame builder

frame creator

frame fabricator

frame producer

framer

frame repairer

frame restorer

frames builder

frames creator

frames fabricator

frames maker

frames producer

mirror framemaker

mirror frame maker

mirror framer

mirror frame repairer

mirror frame restorer

picture framemaker

picture frame maker

picture framer

picture frame repairer

picture frame restorer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply a protective layer apply wood finishes build picture frames create smooth wood surface create wood joints cut glass manipulate glass manipulate wood match frames to pictures operate wood sawing equipment sand wood

Essential Knowledge

organic building materials types of wood

Optional Skills and Competences

age furniture artificially apply restoration techniques carve materials clean furniture decorate furniture estimate restoration costs evaluate restoration procedures fix minor scratches handle delivery of furniture goods maintain furniture machinery manipulate metal operate furniture machinery paint decorative designs pass on trade techniques prepare furniture for application of paint remove paint repair furniture machinery sell furniture sell household goods set up the controller of a machine

Optional Knowledge

technical drawings

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2dc86f3d-a90e-4e7a-8a94-0bd728f22d7b

Status

released

Occupations

frame maker

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI