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Framing Training
Whether you are taking up Picture Framing as your main occupation or as a paying hobby, it is important to understand that the materials and techniques you use will affect the work you are framing. They matter. Training to develop your skills and knowledge is an important investment. Continuous learning keeps a framer abreast of important developments in the industry. All Guild member trainers are or have been practising framers with high levels of experience, who will have valuable hints and insight to pass on. Choose between Introductory Courses for Professional Framers (the best will have a Guild Approved Syllabus) and more advanced courses, between one-to-one training and group sessions, between courses lasting a few hours and those lasting a few days.
To view the approved syllabus please download the document below. If you are a trainer and wish to apply for Acccreditation please contact the GCF Programme Manager; you will need to provide your own syllabus, detailed teaching notes and copies of any handouts you provide to students.
All framers should aspire to gain the Guild Commended Framer qualification to demonstrate independently that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a professional framing service. Training Courses to prepare you for the GCF Test are available. For self-preparation and to support your training programme, buy the GCF Study Guide, an excellent workshop manual in its own right.
Looking for a Guild Approved Basic Professional Framing Introductory Syllabus? Search the online Directory for Accredited Training
Looking for a Guild Member Trainer? Search the online Directory for Training
Looking for a Guild Commended Framer? Search the online Directory for Picture Framer - Qualified
Not a GCF yet, but would like to find out more about the GCF qualification? Click here
