Picture Framer Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Cuts out and assembles mouldings to make picture frames, and frames paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
What does a Picture Framer do?
A picture framer turns mouldings into finished frames for paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork. The work involves accurately cutting frame components, assembling them into a suitable structure and completing the framing process so the artwork is presented neatly.
Specialisations
How to become a Picture Framer in South Africa
- Learn the basic processes used to cut and assemble picture-frame mouldings.
- Practise framing different types of artwork, including paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
- Develop careful, accurate workmanship when preparing frame components and assembling them.
- Look for practical opportunities to gain experience in a picture-framing or related workshop.
- Ask an accredited training provider, SAQA or a relevant employer whether any current training programme specifically supports picture framing.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
The qualifications associated with this career do not clearly describe picture framing, so do not assume that one of them is a standard entry requirement for the occupation. Practical experience with cutting, assembling mouldings and framing different types of artwork is directly relevant. Confirm current training, provider and assessment options with SAQA, an accredited provider or employers in the field.
Useful school subjects
- Mathematics
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Visual Arts
Skills that may help
- Accurate cutting
- Assembling mouldings
- Framing paintings and photographs
- Framing needlework and other artwork
- Practical hand skills
- Careful and precise workmanship