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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine material requirements
  2. Select and use fasteners
  3. Select and use adhesives
  4. Identify surface coatings and finishes for pianos and identify hardware needs
  5. Clean up work area

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

Timbers include:

spruce

ebony

beech

birch

hardwood

softwood

veneers

chipboard

medium density fibreboard (MDF)

Metals include:

aluminium

steel

solders

cast iron

brass

Felts include:

wool

synthetic

Synthetics include:

plastic (keys, bushings, damper head, damper flanges, hammer butt, jack, jack flange and capstone)

Other materials include:

ivory

leather

Characteristics of timber include:

density

moisture content

grain

shrinkage

knots

Structural requirements include:

hardness

density

Aesthetic requirements include:

growth rings

veneers

medullary rays

colour

grain patterns

Fasteners include:

screws (head, slot, machine and thread types)

nails (panel pins)

Adhesives include:

animal (horse and fish)

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

contact

epoxy

casein

latex

Worksites include:

workshop or factory location or onsite at client’s premises

Holding and supporting equipment includes:

portable workbench

clamps

vices

gripper mats

Clamping techniques include:

sash

‘G’ clamp

spring

pipe

Surface coatings include:

shellack

single pack

polyurethane (two pack)

nitro-cellulose and pre-catalysed lacquers

woodgrain fillers

stains

oils

enamels

acrylics

Finishes include:

high gloss

gloss

satin

matt

limed

pigmented

Hardware includes:

locks

hinges (butt and escutcheon inserts)

sliding rollers/runners

knobs

handles

finger guards

castors

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

Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

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

Locate, interpret and apply information relevant to selection and use of materials, fasteners, hardware and adhesives for piano repair and manufacture, including:

identifying, selecting and applying at least three (3) types of fasteners and adhesives to appropriate materials

identify surface coatings and finishes used in piano repair and manufacture

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

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for selecting materials for piano repair and manufacture

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for selecting materials for piano repair and manufacture

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 repair and manufacture

Types of tools and equipment used to repair and manufacture pianos and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of hardware and materials and their use

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Set-up and operation of tools and equipment used to repair and manufacture pianos

Storage systems and labelling

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement