Picture framer apprenticeships

Creative and media

Picture framer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

a college course

working towards this role

specialist courses run by professional bodies

College

You could start by taking a short course in picture framing run by a college or adult education centre. Some colleges may also cover picture framing as part of a broader art and design course. There are no set Entry requirements for this route.

Work

It may be possible to work your way into this role by starting as a gallery assistant. Working alongside an experienced framer may give you the chance to train on the job.

Other Routes

You could train in picture framing by doing specialised courses with a gallery or framing company. Gallery experience or skills in woodworking may be useful.

Picture framer apprenticeships - what it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
design skills and knowledge
customer service skills
the ability to work on your own
knowledge of the fine arts
the ability to work well with your hands
the ability to sell products and services
concentration skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Picture framer apprenticeships - what you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

In this job, you'll:

talk to customers about what they want
give advice on colours, styles and materials for mounts and frames
work out costs and give quotes and timescales for jobs
cut mount board, plastic and glass to the correct size
create bevelled edges and joins using hand or machine tools
mount artwork and assemble frames
pack and deliver finished framed items
stocktake and order supplies

Working environment

You could work from home or at a store. Your working environment may be dusty. You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career path and progression - Picture framer apprenticeships

With experience, you could start your own business or take on a picture framing franchise.

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Paid Training
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Range of career opportunities
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Earn & learn
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
Great career prospects
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
Learn on the job
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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