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Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos
Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos
Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT4005
MSFPT4005
State Code
OEK85
OEK85
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to regulate grand piano actions, keys and pedals, including adjusting glide bolts, striking distance, hammer running alignment, key height and depth, set off and drop; checking distance, damper regulation damper stop rail, jack and repetition lever adjustment, sustain, soft and sostenuto pedals. This unit applies to piano technologists who work in accordance with 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 work
- 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. Assess and align action components
- 2.1 Determine correct action operation by setting trial regulation standards
- 2.2 Inspect and adjust action rail to ensure optimal alignment
- 2.3 Inspect and adjust hammer running and angling to ensure optimal alignment
- 2.4 Align wippen in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.5 Bed action to key frame and bed key frame to key bed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Regulate keys
- 3.1 Level, square and space keys in accordance
- 3.2 Inspect and make required adjustments to key depth
4. Regulate actions
- 4.1 Assess and make required adjustments to jack-to-roller alignment and repetition lever height to achieve optimal note repetition
- 4.2 Inspect and adjust striking distance to industry specifications
- 4.3 Assess and make required adjustments to let-off to achieve optimal key control
- 4.4 Assess and make required adjustments to checking distance to achieve optimal key control
- 4.5 Assess and make required adjustments to repetition spring to achieve optimal note repetition
- 4.6 Assess and make required adjustments to hammer drop to industry specifications
- 4.7 Inspect and regulate dampers 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 grand piano for playability and performance against expected standards
- 6.2 Make further required adjustments to actions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI605 | MSFPT3007 | Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK3 | MSF40522 | Certificate IV in Piano Technology | Qualification |