Modification History
Release 3. Imported units and metadata updated
Release 2. Imported units updated. Equivalent.
Release 1. New qualification
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to repair, rebuild, re-pin, re-string and tune upright and grand pianos.
Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed a relevant Certificate II Furnishing qualification, such as MSF20213 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty (20) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
CORE UNITS
Complete all five (5) units from this list.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
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MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
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MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select twenty (20) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.
Group A
Select a minimum of twelve (12) units from Group A.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSFPT3001 |
Apply piano industry knowledge and work techniques |
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MSFPT3002 |
Select materials for piano actions and key repairs |
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MSFPT3003 |
Repair upright and grand piano actions, keys and pedals |
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MSFPT3004 |
Rebuild upright and grand piano actions, keys and pedals |
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MSFPT3005 |
Re-string and re-pin a piano |
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MSFPT3006 |
Regulate actions, keys and pedals of upright pianos |
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MSFPT3007 |
Regulate actions, keys and pedals of grand pianos |
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MSFPT3008 |
Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics |
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MSFPT3009 |
Develop control of tuning hammers |
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MSFPT3010 |
Pitch raise a piano |
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MSFPT3011 |
Tune unisons aurally to a beatless condition |
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MSFPT3012 |
Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch |
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MSFPT3013 |
Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale |
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MSFPT3014 |
Tune a piano aurally and electronically within time and accuracy constraints |
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MSFPT3015 |
Voice a piano |
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MSFPT3016 |
Provide advice to customers on piano tuning and repairs |
Group B
Select a minimum of three (3) units from Group B.
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSFFF2008 |
Apply surface coatings by hand |
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MSFFF3005 |
Enhance finishes |
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MSFFF3006 |
Repair and touch up surfaces |
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MSFFF3008 |
Apply traditional French polishing techniques |
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MSFFM2002 |
Assemble furnishing components |
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MSFFM2006 |
Hand make timber joints |
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MSFFM2010 |
Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines |
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MSFGN2002 |
Move and store materials and products |
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MSFGN3001 |
Read and interpret work documents |
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MSFGN3002 |
Estimate and cost job |
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TLID0019 |
Shift loads using manually-operated equipment |
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TLID0021 |
Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
Group C
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A and B or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 2 units), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 2 units).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is based on LMF31508 Certificate III in Piano Technology. Outcomes are equivalent.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
