Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFPT3008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFPT3008 - Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers applying piano tuning theory and basic acoustics and identifying the important relationship between them when a piano is tuned. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply knowledge of basic acoustics
  • Elements of basic acoustics are applied to piano tuning, as required
  • Acoustical laws of sounding strings are applied to piano tuning, as required
       
Element: Apply knowledge of piano tuning
  • Elements of piano tuning theory are applied to piano tuning, as required
  • Effect of inharmonicity on piano tuning is applied to piano tuning, as required
       
Element: Apply knowledge of musical scales
  • Elements of musical scale theory are applied to piano tuning, as required
  • The behaviour of piano strings and their proper dimensions are applied to piano tuning, as required
  • The laws of strings are applied to piano tuning, as required
  • Musical scales are applied to piano tuning, as required
       


Evidence Required

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

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:

work health and safety (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

Basic acoustics include:

sound waves

beats

frequencies

harmonics

cycles

partials

overtones

nodes

fundamentals

sine waves

intonation

transients

cents

commas

compound tones

inharmonicity

Piano tuning theory includes:

how wire vibrates

what happens when two or more wires vibrate simultaneously

how vibrations are organised into a tuning scale

how vibrations are related mathematically

pitch, beat rates, intervals and octave stretching

Musical scale theory includes:

diatonic scale

equal temperament

mean-tone

Laws of strings include:

First law

Third law

Combined law

Taylor’s Formula

need for wrapped strings

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Elements of basic acoustics are applied to piano tuning, as required 
Acoustical laws of sounding strings are applied to piano tuning, as required 
Elements of piano tuning theory are applied to piano tuning, as required 
Effect of inharmonicity on piano tuning is applied to piano tuning, as required 
Elements of musical scale theory are applied to piano tuning, as required 
The behaviour of piano strings and their proper dimensions are applied to piano tuning, as required 
The laws of strings are applied to piano tuning, as required 
Musical scales are applied to piano tuning, as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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