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Select materials for piano repair and manufacture

Select materials for piano repair and manufacture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT3002
State Code
WI600
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 selecting materials used in the manufacture, repair or rebuilding of upright, grand and player pianos. It applies in workplaces 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 Determine material requirements
  • 1.1 Characteristics of timber, metal and synthetic materials used in piano construction are analysed according to structural and aesthetic requirements
  • 1.2 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
2 Select and use fasteners
  • 2.1 Work instructions are used to determine job requirements for fasteners, including design, colour, finish process and quality
  • 2.2 Fasteners are applied according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Worksite is set up according to the task, including preparation of required material and selection of holding and supporting equipment
  • 2.4 Work is placed and held or supported in position for fastener application
  • 2.5 Tools are selected and used to attach fasteners according to their safety and effecting intended purposes
  • 2.6 Personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
3 Select and use adhesives
  • 3.1 Adhesives are selected according to workplace requirement
  • 3.2 Worksite is set up according to the task, including preparation of required materials and selection of holding and supporting equipment
  • 3.3 Work is placed and held or supported in position for adhesive application
  • 3.4 Personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  • 3.5 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements that apply to the safe application of adhesives are identified and followed
  • 3.6 Adhesives are applied using clamping techniques, as required
4 Identify surface coatings and finishes for pianos and identify hardware needs
  • 4.1 Surface coatings used for both interior and exterior finishing on piano components are identified, with preparation, application and durability
  • 4.2 Furniture finishes used are investigated for requirements
  • 4.3 Work requirements are used to determine hardware needs for piano construction and repair
5 Clean up work area
  • 5.1 All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location
  • 5.2 Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • 5.3 Workplace documentation is completed and filed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL68 MSFPT4000 Select and use materials for piano repair and manufacture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J740 MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification