Re-string and re-pin a piano

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMFPT3005A, 'Re-string and re-pin a piano'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Re-string and re-pin a piano' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for re-stringing and re-pinning

1.1. OHS requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices relevant to repairing pianos 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 workflow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety throughout the application of this competency

1.4. Written instructions are followed

2. Prepare for repair

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

2.4. Materials required for the re-stringing and re-pinning of piano are selected

3. Assess piano

3.1. Correct posture for repairing is demonstrated which minimizes fatigue and promotes muscular control

3.2. Case parts are removed and stored

3.3. Measurements of all string sizes are taken throughout piano

3.4. Position of all pressure bars, duplex bars and under-stringing felts are noted

3.5. Inspect base strings for tone and quality, noting those needing replacement

4. Prepare piano for re-stringing

4.1. Length of strings are measured and recorded

4.2. Detune piano

4.3. Pressure bars / agraffes are removed

4.4. Strings are removed by unwinding in order

4.5. Bass strings are tagged for identification purposes using a wire guide to store until needed

4.6. Tuning pins are removed and assessed for reusability

4.7. Samples of tuning pins, felts and eye strings are retained

4.8. Size of new pins and drill holes are calculated for appropriate tension requirements

5. Re-pin and re-string piano

6.

6.1. Stringing scale is re-calculated

6.2. Agraffes are replaced in accurate position, as required.

6.3. Pins and treble strings are replaced in required order, with under stringing felt inserted.

6.4. Pins and base strings are replaced in required order

6.5. Pressure bars are replaced in accurate position

7. Chip Up

7.1. Establish Pitch Standard

7.2. Pluck and tune strings individually against Pitch Standard

7.3. Rub down strings and repeat process until strings stabilised

8. Re-assemblse piano

8.1. Piano is re-assembled

8.2. Tools and equipment are maintained, cleaned and stored safely in designated location

8.3. Records are maintained in accordance with enterprise requirements or industry practice

9. Clean up work area

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

9.2. Work area is cleared and waste removed

9.3. Workplace documentation is completed and filed


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMFPT3005A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMF31508 - Certificate III in Piano Technology