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 | Apply knowledge of basic acoustics | 1.1 | Elements of basic acoustics are applied to piano tuning, as required |
| | 1.2 | Acoustical laws of sounding strings are applied to piano tuning, as required |
2 | Apply knowledge of piano tuning | 2.1 | Elements of piano tuning theory are applied to piano tuning, as required |
| | 2.2 | Effect of inharmonicity on piano tuning is applied to piano tuning, as required |
3 | Apply knowledge of musical scales | 3.1 | Elements of musical scale theory are applied to piano tuning, as required |
| | 3.2 | The behaviour of piano strings and their proper dimensions are applied to piano tuning, as required |
| | 3.3 | The laws of strings are applied to piano tuning, as required |
| | 3.4 | Musical scales are applied to piano tuning, as required |
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials
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
Apply basic acoustics, piano tuning theory and musical scale theory to tuning
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
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to piano tuning
Basic acoustics
Piano tuning theory
Musical scale theory
Established lines of communication and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
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 upright or grand pianos.