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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Acoustic Piano Back-framing |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 58011 | National Certificate: Acoustic Piano Back-framing | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Piano Restoration and Tuning | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| CATHSSETA - Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Certificate | Field 02 - Culture and Arts | Music | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
This qualification naturally follows on from the qualification in piano restoration at NQF level 2. The developmental approach in the design of the piano industry learning pathway means that the qualifying learners will add and enhance acquired competencies at NQF level 3. It will help to professionalise the piano industry with trained and qualified personnel to render a professional service to the public. Dexterity and ear-hand coordination is necessary for a learner's success in repairing and restoring piano back-frames. It involves adjusting the variance on the action keys for optimum needs of the pianist. This is the second qualification within a career pathway for Piano Restoration and Tuning leading to NQF level 5. The qualifying learner will apply an understanding of the acoustic piano and its functions in order to repair and/or restore the back-frame, including the action and keys. The core knowledge, skills and attitudes of this qualification for the piano repair and restoration workplace is aimed at both social and economic benefits for the learner. The learner assessed as competent against this qualification will be able to: Rationale: This qualification will serve the interests of all those wishing to acquire skills needed for employment in the piano industry. The qualification is intended for all learners but especially those that are adult, unemployed, school leavers and physically challenged persons. This NQF level 3 qualification, builds on the competencies of the National Certificate in Piano Restoration at NQF level 2. The qualifying learner will work independently and be encouraged to make decisions. It will contribute to further skills development in the piano industry. The successful learners may go on to acquire competencies in regulating and tuning of acoustic pianos. There is a growing number of piano users that require these services. This qualification will contribute to job creation and has the potential to create entrepreneurs in the piano industry. Piano tuners find themselves currently doing all the workshop and client service work and therefore require trained personnel to carry out piano back-framing. There is a shortage of trained personnel to repair and restore pianos. The South African Piano Tuners Association indicates that there are currently approximately fifty practitioners throughout the country. Currently there is no formal training in piano back-framing in South Africa. These circumstances portray an evident need for this qualification and will support the growth and development of the piano industry. This qualification will contribute to the establishment of standards for piano back-framing. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| It would be desirable for learners wishing to access this Qualification to be competent at:
Recognition of Prior Learning: This Qualification and all the fundamental, core and elective Unit Standards associated with it as described in the rules of combination can be achieved by any learner through the recognition of prior learning, which includes learning outcomes achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. The exit-level outcomes and the related Unit Standards may also be achieved through the recognition of prior learning. Access to the qualification: There are no access limitations on any learners or classes of learners for this Qualification. It is recommended however that learners have dexterity and ear-hand coordination. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The qualifying learner will achieve this Qualification by complying with the following rules of combination for the accumulation of credits:
Learning component and credits: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Communicate in a variety of ways to provide piano back-frame repair and restoration services.
2. Use mathematics and mathematical thinking to solve every day problems for oneself, and the piano workplace organisation. 3. Apply knowledge and skills of acoustic piano repairing and reconditioning. 4. Apply knowledge and skills of piano industry workshop operations. 5. Apply knowledge and skills for personal and career development. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. Integrated assessment: Integrated assessment at the level of Qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across Unit Standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the Qualification. Integrated assessment should show how already demonstrated competence in individual areas can be linked and applied for the achievement of a holistic outcome as described in the exit level outcomes. Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, and also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will demand practical evidence while others may be more theoretical, depending on the type of outcomes to be assessed. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the demands of the particular exit level outcome of the Qualification. While the generic component (communication, mathematical literacy, supporting skills for the piano industry) of this Qualification at NQF Level 3 can be assessed through occupational contexts and activities relating to piano industry, care must be taken in both the learning programme and the assessment to ensure that learners achieve these foundational skills The primary aim of this Qualification is to ensure that learners have a sound base of general education to prepare them for further learning, whatever career path they may choose. Learners must be able to transfer generic skills across a number of different contexts, and apply them within a number of learning areas. A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The skills and knowledge required in piano restoration are generally passed on to apprentices or gleaned through experience under mentors or expert guidance. Another source of such training is the Piano manufacturers that offer in-house training for staff. The range of learning offerings includes e-learning, distance learning and full-time study.
The most common approach is to access a short learning programme or a short course as is offered worldwide. Examples of some of these are: The following institutions are examples of some institutions that offer full-time vocational courses: In most states of America and countries of Europe "piano repair" is offered as a short course or learning programme offered by private institutions. There appears to be limited nationally recognised training and education qualifications or competencies that can compare with this National Certificate: Acoustic Piano Back-framing at NQF level 3. This National Certificate in Acoustic Piano Back-framing has been designed to develop the whole individual while the examples located develop a range of job related skills only. These courses and programmes are focussed only on vocational knowledge and skills. In this sense there is a differing emphasis in the qualification for the learners. This National Certificate at NQF level 3, although for a South African context, has been compared with Qualifications from these countries: This qualification has been benchmarked against the United Kingdom (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) vocationally related qualification, Level 3 Certificate in Classical Musical Instrument Technology (100/2628/9). This qualification was chosen because it is of a similar duration, competencies and complexity. Both qualifications are registered at level 3 on the respective frameworks. The United Kingdom approach is informed by the learning pathway for Piano Maintenance, Tuning and Toning Pathway. Elements of this qualification are used in related careers or learning pathways. While this National Certificate is dedicated to the repair of one classical instrument, the acoustic piano (Upright), the benchmarked qualification offers electives for the repair of a range of classical musical instruments. Furthermore, for the purpose of this comparison the Fundamental component of learning has not been included. The units of learning comprising these qualifications are presented in the table below with the hours of learning. Certificate in Classical Musical Instrument Technology (Level 3): Guided Learning Hours; Unit Title: National Certificate in Piano Back-framing at NQF level 3: Notional Hours; Unit Standard Title: From above, a clear similarity between these qualifications can be detected. While the unit or unit standard titles are not exactly the same, the specific outcomes and assessment criteria reveal a close similarity between these unit standards of the qualifications. Furthermore, the competency of repairing and tuning an Acoustic Piano refers to both Grand and Upright. This South African qualification was designed to be generic across both these piano types. The difference in these qualifications relates to fine tuning and toning competencies. For this purpose, a qualification at NQF level 4 will be generated. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| The possibility exists for vertical articulation with this Qualification. Examples of vertical articulation:
Examples of horizontal articulation with this Qualification: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 114941 | Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Core | 13223 | Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 243310 | Chip acoustic piano back-frame | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Core | 243305 | Evaluate the acoustic piano | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Core | 243306 | Explain sound and acoustics of the acoustic piano | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Core | 243308 | Explain the development and function of the acoustic piano back-frame | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Core | 243313 | Refurbish the acoustic piano back-frame | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 18 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 8144 | Complete sales transactions | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 12465 | Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 117144 | Produce straight laminated timber and board components | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 13912 | Apply knowledge of self and team in order to develop a plan to enhance team performance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 13297 | Grind tools and drill bits | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 115878 | Load and deliver stock | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 242820 | Maintain records for a team | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 114979 | Operate a computer workstation in a business environment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Elective | 117388 | Produce profiled timber and board product components and products | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 16 |
| Elective | 12255 | Weld workpieces with the gas metal arc welding process in all positions | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |