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Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos

Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT4004
State Code
OEL97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to regulate upright piano actions, keys and pedals, including adjusting action rail, striking distance, hammer running alignment, key depth, lost motion and set off; checking distance, damper spoon bending, damper stop rail, jack stop rail and sustain, soft, mute and sostenuto pedals. Piano technologists with this competency established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to apply and communicate technical solutions to resolve predictable and unpredictable issues. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for regulating actions, keys and pedals
  • 1.1 Analyse and confirm job requirements with personnel, customer or from workplace documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements including physical and ergonomic needs
  • 1.3 Establish and maintain communication with others involved with work to ensure efficient workflow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
  • 1.4 Analyse written instructions and apply to job requirements
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment consistent with needs of job, inspect for serviceability and safety, and repair any faults or report in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Align action components
  • 2.1 Inspect and adjust action rail to ensure optimal alignment
  • 2.2 Adjust striking distance to industry specifications
  • 2.3 Inspect and adjust hammer running and angling to ensure optimal alignment
  • 2.4 Align wippen in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Regulate keyboard
  • 3.1 Level, square and space keys
  • 3.2 Inspect and make required adjustments to key depth
4. Regulate keyboard and action
  • 4.1 Assess and make required adjustments to lost motion to achieve optimal key movement efficiency
  • 4.2 Assess and make required adjustments to set-off to achieve optimal key control
  • 4.3 Assess and make required adjustments to checking distance to achieve optimal key control
  • 4.4 Assess and regulate dampers to industry specifications
  • 4.5 Inspect and adjust damper spoon bending to industry specifications
  • 4.6 Inspect and adjust damper stop rail and jack stop rail to industry specifications
5. Assess and adjust pedals
  • 5.1 Inspect and adjust sustain pedal to lift when pedal is one third through its motion
  • 5.2 Assess and make required adjustments to soft pedal to operate in accordance with acceptable lost motion
  • 5.3 Assess and make required adjustments mute pedal so hammers clear felt in rest position but strike felt in lockdown position
  • 5.4 Assess and make required adjustments to sostenuto pedal so relevant dampers are locked in position when note is played
6. Make final check and inspection
  • 6.1 Inspect upright piano for playability and performance against expected standards
  • 6.2 Make further required adjustments to actions, keys and pedals to achieve optimal outcomes
7. Clean up work area
  • 7.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 7.2 Clean work area, safely dispose of rubbish and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 7.3 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI604 MSFPT3006 Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos Unit of competency
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