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Select and use materials for piano repair and manufacture

Select and use materials for piano repair and manufacture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT4000
State Code
OEL68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to distinguish between and select materials used to manufacture or repair pianos.This unit applies to piano technologists who work in accordance with established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to apply and communicate technical solutions to resolve predictable and unpredictable issues. They use factual, technical and theoretical knowledge to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine material requirements
  • 1.1 Analyse characteristics of timber, metal and synthetic materials used in piano construction to determine structural and aesthetic requirements
  • 1.2 Review, confirm and clarify client requirements to support materials decisions
2. Select and use fasteners
  • 2.1 Determine job requirements for fasteners, including design, colour, finish process and quality, from work documentation and verbal instructions
  • 2.2 Apply fasteners in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Set up worksite to meet task requirements, including preparing required material and selecting holding and supporting equipment
  • 2.4 Place or support work in position for fastener application
  • 2.5 Select tools and attach fasteners in accordance with their safety and effecting intended purposes
  • 2.6 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
3. Select and use adhesives
  • 3.1 Select adhesives in accordance with job requirements
  • 3.2 Set up worksite to meet task requirements, including preparing required materials and selecting holding and supporting equipment
  • 3.3 Place or support work in position for adhesive application
  • 3.4 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements including those that apply to safe application of adhesives
  • 3.5 Apply adhesives using required clamping techniques
4. Determine hardware needs
  • 4.1 Assess type, preparation, application and durability of surface coatings used for interior and exterior finishing on piano components
  • 4.2 Use information to determine hardware needs for piano construction and repair
5. Clean up work area
  • 5.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 5.3 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI600 MSFPT3002 Select materials for piano repair and manufacture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AF038 MSFSS00018 Piano Repair and Maintenance Skill set
BIK3 MSF40522 Certificate IV in Piano Technology Qualification