Standards, Training and Qualifications
The Fine Art Trade Guild’s Five Levels of Framing extend from Museum Level for preservation of the most valuable items, to a basic Budget Level for framing items such as posters. The framing levels were designed to help framers advise customers on the most appropriate methods and materials for framing and mounting their art and memorabilia. Framers can demonstrate their knowledge and expertise by passing exams to become a Guild Commended Framer (GCF).
All members of the Society must abide by the Code of Ethics; which is often developed by the management, including the following:
- In all trading activities, to comply with the highest standards of integrity
- Protect the interests of customers
- Avoid misuse, misinterpretation, misrepresentation or misleading people’s terms, descriptions and statements
- In the event of a dispute with the customer, make every effort to reach a friendly and fast solution
- According to business and customer needs, to buy the appropriate insurance
- Only members who have a membership can claim to be a member of the Society
- Maintain and enhance the honor, status and reputation of our association and its membership
- Through the development and support of the Association standards, as well as senior members and customer training, enhance the professionalism of the Association
- In all matters on the interpretation of moral norms, recognized the authority of the Association