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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for voicing a piano
  2. Prepare for voicing a piano
  3. Voice a piano
  4. 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

Tools, equipment and materials include:

screwdrivers

voicing needles

voicing tools and blocks

hammer iron

lacquer and brush

sandpaper

hammer lifting tool

tuning wedge

string level tool

string lifting tool

Correct posture includes:

standing or seated according to type of piano and height of individual

evenly distributing body weight between both feet while standing to reduce fatigue

resting arm where available to aid control during tuning and reduce tiredness

Undesirable tonal qualities include:

harsh/soft noise which may occur when there is a loose hammer head, loose centre pins or uneven level strings

string noises

false strings – string has its own beat

nasal or metallic sound due to hard hammers

Needling techniques include:

correct method of supporting the hammers to avoid damage to action centres

selecting the appropriate needling zones to achieve particular tonal effects

Hardening processes include:

lacquers

irons

collodian

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

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

Voice an upright and a grand piano

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 tuning and voicing pianos

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for tuning and voicing pianos

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

Knowledge of piano tuning and regulation methodologies

Types, characteristics, uses, limitations and preparation of materials and equipment used in piano tuning and voicing

Types of tools and equipment used to tune and voice 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 tuning pianos

Storage systems and labelling

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement