Assessor Resource

MSFPT4005
Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse and confirm job requirements with personnel, customer or from workplace documentation 
Identify and follow work health and safety requirements including physical and ergonomic needs 
Establish and maintain communication with others involved with work to ensure efficient workflow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety 
Analyse written instructions and apply to job requirements 
Select tools and equipment consistent with needs of job, inspect for serviceability and safety, and repair any faults or report in accordance with workplace procedures 
Determine correct action operation by setting trial regulation standards 
Inspect and adjust action rail to ensure optimal alignment 
Inspect and adjust hammer running and angling to ensure optimal alignment 
Align wippen in accordance with workplace procedures 
Bed action to key frame and bed key frame to key bed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Level, square and space keys in accordance 
Inspect and make required adjustments to key depth 
Assess and make required adjustments to jack-to-roller alignment and repetition lever height to achieve optimal note repetition 
Inspect and adjust striking distance to industry specifications 
Assess and make required adjustments to let-off to achieve optimal key control 
Assess and make required adjustments to checking distance to achieve optimal key control 
Assess and make required adjustments to repetition spring to achieve optimal note repetition 
Assess and make required adjustments to hammer drop to industry specifications 
Inspect and regulate dampers to industry specifications 
Inspect and adjust sustain pedal to lift when pedal is one third through its motion 
Assess and make required adjustments to soft pedal to operate in accordance with acceptable lost motion 
Assess and make required adjustments mute pedal so hammers clear felt in rest position but strike felt in lockdown position 
Assess and make required adjustments to sostenuto pedal so relevant dampers are locked in position when note is played 
Inspect grand piano for playability and performance against expected standards 
Make further required adjustments to actions and pedals to achieve optimal outcomes 
Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 
Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards 
Complete required workplace records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFPT4005 - Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSFPT4005 - Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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