Assessor Resource

MSFPT3005
Re-string and re-pin a piano

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers removing existing strings and pins from upright and grand pianos and replace them with new strings and pins, including disassembling and re-assembling the piano, assessing piano suitability for restringing, de-tuning piano, chipping up and measuring strings and pin positions for replacement. It applies in workplace and on-site environments for small to medium scale enterprise.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan for re-stringing and re-pinning

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing 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

1.4

Written instructions are followed

2

Prepare for repair

2.1

Tools and equipment 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

Materials required for the re-stringing and re-pinning of piano are selected

3

Assess piano

3.1

Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control

3.2

Case parts are removed and stored

3.3

Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano

3.4

Position of all pressure bars, duplex bars and under-stringing felts are noted

3.5

Base strings are inspected for tone and quality, noting those needing replacement

4

Prepare piano for re-stringing

4.1

Length of strings are measured and recorded

4.2

Piano is de-tuned

4.3

Pressure bars/agraffes are removed

4.4

Strings are removed by unwinding in order

4.5

Bass strings are tagged for identification purposes using a wire guide to store until needed

4.6

Tuning pins are removed and assessed for re-usability

4.7

Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained

4.8

Size of new pins and drill holes are calculated for appropriate tension requirements

5

Re-pin and re-string piano

5.1

Stringing scale is re-calculated

5.2

Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required

5.3

Pins and treble strings are replaced in required order, with under-stringing felt inserted

5.4

Pins and base strings are replaced in required order

5.5

Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position

6

Chip up piano

6.1

Pitch standard is established

6.2

Strings are plucked and tuned individually against pitch standard

6.3

Strings are rubbed down and process repeated until strings stabilised

7

Re-assemble piano

7.1

Piano is re-assembled

7.2

Tools and equipment are maintained, cleaned and stored safely in designated location

7.3

Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice

8

Clean up work area

8.1

All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location

8.2

Work area is cleared and waste removed

8.3

Workplace documentation is completed and filed

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices and re-string and re-pin a minimum of two (2) pianos, one (1) upright and one (1) grand

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for re-stringing and re-pinning upright and grand pianos

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for re-stringing and re-pinning upright and grand piano

Reading and interpreting workplace documents, including work orders, work instructions and operator instructions

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established lines of communication and protocols

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and preparation of materials and equipment used in piano re-stringing and re-pinning

Types of tools and equipment used to re-string and re-pin pianos and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Set-up and operation of tools and equipment used for re-stringing and re-pinning pianos

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to hand and power tools used to re-string and re-pin upright and grand pianos, safety and personal protective equipment, holding and supporting equipment, and upright and grand pianos.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan for re-stringing and re-pinning

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing 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

1.4

Written instructions are followed

2

Prepare for repair

2.1

Tools and equipment 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

Materials required for the re-stringing and re-pinning of piano are selected

3

Assess piano

3.1

Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control

3.2

Case parts are removed and stored

3.3

Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano

3.4

Position of all pressure bars, duplex bars and under-stringing felts are noted

3.5

Base strings are inspected for tone and quality, noting those needing replacement

4

Prepare piano for re-stringing

4.1

Length of strings are measured and recorded

4.2

Piano is de-tuned

4.3

Pressure bars/agraffes are removed

4.4

Strings are removed by unwinding in order

4.5

Bass strings are tagged for identification purposes using a wire guide to store until needed

4.6

Tuning pins are removed and assessed for re-usability

4.7

Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained

4.8

Size of new pins and drill holes are calculated for appropriate tension requirements

5

Re-pin and re-string piano

5.1

Stringing scale is re-calculated

5.2

Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required

5.3

Pins and treble strings are replaced in required order, with under-stringing felt inserted

5.4

Pins and base strings are replaced in required order

5.5

Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position

6

Chip up piano

6.1

Pitch standard is established

6.2

Strings are plucked and tuned individually against pitch standard

6.3

Strings are rubbed down and process repeated until strings stabilised

7

Re-assemble piano

7.1

Piano is re-assembled

7.2

Tools and equipment are maintained, cleaned and stored safely in designated location

7.3

Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice

8

Clean up work area

8.1

All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location

8.2

Work area is cleared and waste removed

8.3

Workplace documentation is completed and filed

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Tools and equipment include:

micrometre

tuning hammer

tuning fork

pitch standard

T hammer

string lifter

drills and bits

tension wrench

hammers and punches

wire cutters

pliers

vice grips

stringing tools

measuring equipment

re-scaling tools

knives

glue

plectrum

glove

Materials include:

treble and bass strings

tuning pins

understringing felt

agraffes

Identification purposes include:

name and address

brand name, style, size or serial number of piano

strings per note

Eye strings include:

single wound German

double wound German

French eye

Under-stringing felt includes:

string pillows

bearing felt

listing felt

pressure bar felt

Pitch standards include:

piano

electronic keyboard

electronic tuning device (ETD)

tuning fork

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices and re-string and re-pin a minimum of two (2) pianos, one (1) upright and one (1) grand

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for re-stringing and re-pinning upright and grand pianos

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for re-stringing and re-pinning upright and grand piano

Reading and interpreting workplace documents, including work orders, work instructions and operator instructions

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established lines of communication and protocols

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and preparation of materials and equipment used in piano re-stringing and re-pinning

Types of tools and equipment used to re-string and re-pin pianos and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Set-up and operation of tools and equipment used for re-stringing and re-pinning pianos

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to hand and power tools used to re-string and re-pin upright and grand pianos, safety and personal protective equipment, holding and supporting equipment, and upright and grand pianos.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing pianos are verified and complied with 
Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel 
Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety 
Written instructions are followed 
Tools and equipment are selected consistent with the needs of the job 
Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety, and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices 
Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used 
Materials required for the re-stringing and re-pinning of piano are selected 
Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control 
Case parts are removed and stored 
Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano 
Position of all pressure bars, duplex bars and under-stringing felts are noted 
Base strings are inspected for tone and quality, noting those needing replacement 
Length of strings are measured and recorded 
Piano is de-tuned 
Pressure bars/agraffes are removed 
Strings are removed by unwinding in order 
Bass strings are tagged for identification purposes using a wire guide to store until needed 
Tuning pins are removed and assessed for re-usability 
Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained 
Size of new pins and drill holes are calculated for appropriate tension requirements 
Stringing scale is re-calculated 
Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required 
Pins and treble strings are replaced in required order, with under-stringing felt inserted 
Pins and base strings are replaced in required order 
Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position 
Pitch standard is established 
Strings are plucked and tuned individually against pitch standard 
Strings are rubbed down and process repeated until strings stabilised 
Piano is re-assembled 
Tools and equipment are maintained, cleaned and stored safely in designated location 
Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice 
All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 
Workplace documentation is completed and filed 

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