Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Piano Technology

Certificate III in Piano Technology

Qualification
National Code:
MSF31213
State Code:
J740
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
10/12/2013
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
709
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 03/06/2022 Current Approved
2.00 04/03/2016 Replaced Approved
1.00 10/12/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to repair, rebuild, re-pin, re-string and tune upright and grand pianos.

Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed a relevant Certificate II Furnishing qualification, such as MSF20213 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty (20) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of twelve (12) units from Group A
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group B
- Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A and B or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 2 units), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 2 units).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
WI512 MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations 20 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of twelve (12) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI599 MSFPT3001 Apply piano industry knowledge and work techniques 40 Unit of competency
WI606 MSFPT3008 Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics 20 Unit of competency
WI607 MSFPT3009 Develop control of tuning hammers 25 Unit of competency
WI608 MSFPT3010 Pitch raise a piano 20 Unit of competency
WI614 MSFPT3016 Provide advice to customers on piano tuning and repair 20 Unit of competency
WI602 MSFPT3004 Rebuild upright and grand piano actions, keys and pedals 40 Unit of competency
WI605 MSFPT3007 Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos 16 Unit of competency
WI604 MSFPT3006 Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos 16 Unit of competency
WI601 MSFPT3003 Repair upright and grand piano actions, keys and pedals 40 Unit of competency
WI603 MSFPT3005 Re-string and re-pin a piano 40 Unit of competency
WI600 MSFPT3002 Select materials for piano repair and manufacture 20 Unit of competency
WI612 MSFPT3014 Tune a piano aurally and electronically within time and accuracy constraints 40 Unit of competency
WI611 MSFPT3013 Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale 40 Unit of competency
WI610 MSFPT3012 Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch 40 Unit of competency
WI609 MSFPT3011 Tune unisons aurally to a beatless condition 40 Unit of competency
WI613 MSFPT3015 Voice a piano 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI320 MSFFF2008 Apply surface coatings by hand 40 Unit of competency
WI328 MSFFF3008 Apply traditional French polishing techniques 60 Unit of competency
WI411 MSFFM2002 Assemble furnishing components 24 Unit of competency
WI325 MSFFF3005 Enhance finishes 28 Unit of competency
WI515 MSFGN3002 Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
WI415 MSFFM2006 Hand make timber joints 36 Unit of competency
WI513 MSFGN2002 Move and store materials and products 16 Unit of competency
WI514 MSFGN3001 Read and interpret work documents 24 Unit of competency
WI326 MSFFF3006 Repair and touch up surfaces 42 Unit of competency
WI419 MSFFM2010 Set up and operate basic static machines 56 Unit of competency
ODP94 TLID0019 Shift loads using manually-operated equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W509 LMF31508 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK3 MSF40522 Certificate IV in Piano Technology Qualification
VET Info Notes
MSF31213 is EQUIVALENT to LMF31508
Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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