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Evidence Guide: MSFPT3005 - Re-string and re-pin a piano

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MSFPT3005 - Re-string and re-pin a piano

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan for re-stringing and re-pinning

  1. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing pianos are verified and complied with
  2. Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel
  3. Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
  4. Written instructions are followed
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing pianos are verified and complied with

Completed
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Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel

Completed
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Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety

Completed
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Written instructions are followed

Completed
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Prepare for repair

  1. Tools and equipment are selected consistent with the needs of the job
  2. Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety, and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices
  3. Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used
  4. Materials required for the re-stringing and re-pinning of piano are selected
Tools and equipment are selected consistent with the needs of the job

Completed
Date:

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Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety, and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices

Completed
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Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used

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

Completed
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Assess piano

  1. Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control
  2. Case parts are removed and stored
  3. Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano
  4. Position of all pressure bars, duplex bars and under-stringing felts are noted
  5. Base strings are inspected for tone and quality, noting those needing replacement
Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control

Completed
Date:

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Case parts are removed and stored

Completed
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Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

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

Completed
Date:

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Prepare piano for re-stringing

  1. Length of strings are measured and recorded
  2. Piano is de-tuned
  3. Pressure bars/agraffes are removed
  4. Strings are removed by unwinding in order
  5. Bass strings are tagged for identification purposes using a wire guide to store until needed
  6. Tuning pins are removed and assessed for re-usability
  7. Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained
  8. Size of new pins and drill holes are calculated for appropriate tension requirements
Length of strings are measured and recorded

Completed
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Piano is de-tuned

Completed
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Pressure bars/agraffes are removed

Completed
Date:

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Strings are removed by unwinding in order

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

Completed
Date:

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Tuning pins are removed and assessed for re-usability

Completed
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Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained

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

Completed
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Re-pin and re-string piano

  1. Stringing scale is re-calculated
  2. Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required
  3. Pins and treble strings are replaced in required order, with under-stringing felt inserted
  4. Pins and base strings are replaced in required order
  5. Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position
Stringing scale is re-calculated

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pins and base strings are replaced in required order

Completed
Date:

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Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position

Completed
Date:

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Chip up piano

  1. Pitch standard is established
  2. Strings are plucked and tuned individually against pitch standard
  3. Strings are rubbed down and process repeated until strings stabilised
Pitch standard is established

Completed
Date:

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Strings are plucked and tuned individually against pitch standard

Completed
Date:

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Strings are rubbed down and process repeated until strings stabilised

Completed
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Re-assemble piano

  1. Piano is re-assembled
  2. Tools and equipment are maintained, cleaned and stored safely in designated location
  3. Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice
Piano is re-assembled

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

Completed
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Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice

Completed
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Clean up work area

  1. All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location
  2. Work area is cleared and waste removed
  3. Workplace documentation is completed and filed
All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location

Completed
Date:

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Work area is cleared and waste removed

Completed
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Workplace documentation is completed and filed

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Range Statement

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