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

MSFPT3011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Tune unisons aurally to a beatless condition

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFPT3011 - Tune unisons aurally to a beatless condition
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers tuning unisons aurally so they achieve an even and accurate pitch that may include the use of hammers and stabilisation techniques. It applies in workplace and on-site environments for small to large scale enterprises.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 hand tools used in the tuning of pianos, safety and personal protective equipment, and upright and 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: Plan for tuning unisons aurally
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to tuning unisons are verified and complied with
  • Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel
  • Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
  • Written instructions are followed
       
Element: Prepare to tune unisons
  • 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
       
Element: Set a string
  • Correct posture for tuning is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control.
  • The fundamental string is tuned aurally to a pitch standard
  • Given an external pitch standard, frequency of one string is matched to that pitch to within ± .5 cent
  • Tuned string is stabilised using correct hammer techniques
       
Element: Tune an adjacent string in unison to the fundamental string
  • Pitch of unison string is adjusted to fundamental string, employing stabilisation techniques, to a beatless condition
  • Remaining strings are tuned according to above process
       
Element: Clean up work area
  • All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location
  • Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • Workplace documentation is completed and filed
       


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

Plan for tuning unisons aurally

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to tuning unisons are verified and complied with

1.2

Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel

1.3

Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety

1.4

Written instructions are followed

2

Prepare to tune unisons

2.1

Tools and equipment are selected consistent with the needs of the job

2.2

Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices

2.3

Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used

3

Set a string

3.1

Correct posture for tuning is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control.

3.2

The fundamental string is tuned aurally to a pitch standard

3.3

Given an external pitch standard, frequency of one string is matched to that pitch to within ± .5 cent

3.4

Tuned string is stabilised using correct hammer techniques

4

Tune an adjacent string in unison to the fundamental string

4.1

Pitch of unison string is adjusted to fundamental string, employing stabilisation techniques, to a beatless condition

4.2

Remaining strings are tuned according to above process

5

Clean up work area

5.1

All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location

5.2

Work area is cleared and waste removed

5.3

Workplace documentation is completed and filed

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

Tune a minimum of two (2) unisons aurally on both one (1) upright and one (1) grand piano

Detect aurally the differences in frequency between strings within ± .5 cent without the aid of an electronic device where the fundamentals are matching with no audible interfering patterns

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

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for tuning pianos

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

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

Types of tools and equipment used to regulate actions, keys and pedals 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

Identify the fundamental string (the first string of a given note that is tuned to an external pitch standard) and the adjacent string

Recognise that in a bi-cord, the string selected can be either side of the fundamental, while in a tri-cord, three adjacent strings are tuned

Identify beatless condition where two strings are at the same frequency

Storage systems and labelling

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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:

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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

Plan for tuning unisons aurally

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to tuning unisons are verified and complied with

1.2

Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel

1.3

Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety

1.4

Written instructions are followed

2

Prepare to tune unisons

2.1

Tools and equipment are selected consistent with the needs of the job

2.2

Selected tools and equipment are checked for service ability and safety and any faults repaired and reported according to workplace practices

2.3

Personal protective equipment is correctly fitted and used

3

Set a string

3.1

Correct posture for tuning is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control.

3.2

The fundamental string is tuned aurally to a pitch standard

3.3

Given an external pitch standard, frequency of one string is matched to that pitch to within ± .5 cent

3.4

Tuned string is stabilised using correct hammer techniques

4

Tune an adjacent string in unison to the fundamental string

4.1

Pitch of unison string is adjusted to fundamental string, employing stabilisation techniques, to a beatless condition

4.2

Remaining strings are tuned according to above process

5

Clean up work area

5.1

All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location

5.2

Work area is cleared and waste removed

5.3

Workplace documentation is completed and filed

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 and equipment include:

pitch standard

tuning lever/hammer

temperament strip

mutes and wedges

tip wrench

tuning tips and heads

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

Pitch standards include:

piano

electronic keyboard

electronic tuning device (ETD)

tuning fork

Hammer techniques include:

selection of tuning tip and angle

jerking movements

positioning hammer on pin at correct angle to avoid bending of tuning pin

Stabilisation techniques include:

use of firm key blows in conjunction with placement of pin

calculation of string stretch

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

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
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to tuning unisons are verified and complied with 
Customer requirements are received, analysed and confirmed with appropriate personnel 
Communication with others involved with the work is established and maintained to ensure efficient work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety 
Written instructions are followed 
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 
Correct posture for tuning is demonstrated which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control. 
The fundamental string is tuned aurally to a pitch standard 
Given an external pitch standard, frequency of one string is matched to that pitch to within ± .5 cent 
Tuned string is stabilised using correct hammer techniques 
Pitch of unison string is adjusted to fundamental string, employing stabilisation techniques, to a beatless condition 
Remaining strings are tuned according to above process 
All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 
Workplace documentation is completed and filed 

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