Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for repairing actions, keys and pedals
- 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 with written instructions followed
- Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
- Prepare for repair
- 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 repair of piano actions, keys and pedals are selected
- Repair piano actions, keys and pedals
- Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control
- Tools and equipment are applied in the repair process
- Actions and keys are removed or dismantled, as required by the repairing process
- Faulty or damaged parts are removed from actions, keys and pedals
- Action parts are re-centred, as required
- Materials for replacement felts and leathers are selected, cut and glued to action parts
- Faulty or damaged parts are replaced in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace practices
- Quality of the repair process is continuously monitored in accordance with workplace practice and quality procedures
- Clean up work area