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Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale

Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT3013
State Code
WI611
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers tuning temperaments on both upright and grand pianos to produce an equally tempered scale and may involve the use of a pitch standard to establish the start note. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for tuning temperaments
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) 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 work flow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
  • 1.4 Written instructions are followed
2 Prepare to tune temperaments
  • 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 Tune temperament
  • 3.1 Correct posture for tuning is used which minimises fatigue and promotes muscular control
  • 3.2 Start note in temperament octave is tuned from established pitch reference
  • 3.3 Temperament octave is tuned using the 4th and 5th cycle, following a set order of notes
  • 3.4 Correct positions are confirmed using the 3rd and 6th checks individually and chromatically
4 Clean up work area
  • 4.1 All tools, materials and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to their appropriate location
  • 4.2 Work area is cleared and waste removed
  • 4.3 Workplace documentation is completed and filed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ60 MSFPT4011 Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J740 MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification
AB649 MSFSS00001 Piano Tuning Skill Set Skill set