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Voice a piano

Voice a piano

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT3015
State Code
WI613
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers voicing a piano to change the tone from harsh to soft or soft to harsh, and making the tone even after tuning and may include needling, reshaping and hardening hammers to change the tone. It applies in workplace and on-site environments for small to large scale enterprises.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for voicing a piano
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to voicing pianos are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
2 Prepare for voicing a piano
  • 2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected consistent with the needs of the job
  • 2.2 Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices
  • 2.3 Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used
  • 2.4 Piano is tuned and regulated to industry standards and customer requirements before voicing is commenced
3 Voice a piano
  • 3.1 Correct posture for tuning is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control
  • 3.2 Undesirable tonal qualities are identified using customer requirements
  • 3.3 Surface felt is reshaped to ensure a clean and square striking surface
  • 3.4 Hammers are needled, as required, to achieve particular tonal effects and to balance tonal response
  • 3.5 Hammers are reshaped after needling to ensure correct shape and surface texture
  • 3.6 Hammers are ironed or hardened, as necessary
  • 3.7 Final tonal quality is assessed against customer requirements and any adjustments made
4 Clean up work area
  • 4.1 All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location.
  • 4.2 Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • 4.3 Workplace documentation is completed and filed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL44 MSFPT4013 Voice a piano Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J740 MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification
AB649 MSFSS00001 Piano Tuning Skill Set Skill set