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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Chip acoustic piano back-frame

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243310	Chip acoustic piano back-frame
ORIGINATOR
SGB Piano Restoration and Tuning
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Music
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	15
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard will equip the qualifying learner with the competencies to rough tune the acoustic piano to an acceptable industry standard. This will entail the development of hand-ear co-ordination and aural skills.

Learners accredited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:

Identify, name and describe tools used in chipping-up of the back-frame.

Recognise and set beats as applicable to chipped unisons and octaves.

Recognise and set beats as applicable to a dead 4th and 5th chipping scale.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:

Language and Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The range of piano types applicable to this unit standard includes both the Grand and Upright acoustic piano.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify, name and describe tools used in chipping up of the back-frame.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All the parts of the back-frame are named as per piano industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Appropriate tools for chipping are named and identified as per piano industry practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Chipping procedure is described according to organsiational procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Recognise and set beats as applicable to chipped unisons and octaves.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Reference points on the back-frame are identified in relation to the organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Pitch is set using appropriate equipment and organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Chipping equipment includes, but is not limited to: tuning fork, electronic tone generator, electronic tuning device.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

12 Scale unisons are chipped from reference point chromatically.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Octaves of treble are chipped adjacent to scale.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Octaves of bass are chipped adjacent to scale.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Recognise and set beats as applicable to a dead 4th and 5th chipping scale.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A scale is chipped with dead 4th and 5th.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Octaves and unisons of treble are chipped adjacent to scale.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Octaves and unisons of bass are chipped adjacent to scale within the correct allowances.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.

External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.

Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of the integrated competence described in this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Tools for acoustic piano chipping.

Chipping techniques and procedures.

Chromatic scale and pitch.

Pitching allowances.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems associated with the rough tuning of the acoustic piano back-frame using responsible decision-making and creative thinking.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a work team to utilise the correct tools to chip the acoustic piano back-frame.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to chip back-frame of acoustic piano within the acceptable allowances and timeframes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in requisitioning the correct tools and materials required to chip the acoustic piano back-frame.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving occurs in a variety of contexts in the wider piano industry and the piano workshop.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors must be registered with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Assessors must be in possession of a Qualification related to Acoustic Piano Restoration and Tuning or a related sub-field of Culture and Arts at a minimum of NQF level 3.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Supplementary information

Chipping refers to the following process:

Plucking of strings using plectrum to activate the string, to establish string tension.

All the strings must be at equal tension across the whole back-frame.

The appropriate tool for this process is the tuning hammer/lever.

The process of chipping is achieved by plucking the strings chromatically from the middle to the left and then from the middle to the right.

The pitch of the sound is determined by the length, thickness and weight of the strings.

The process of chipping is influenced by environmental conditions.

For an upright:
> The process of chipping is achieved by plucking the strings chromatically from the middle to the left and then from the middle to the right.

For a grand:
> The process of chipping is achieved by plucking the strings chromatically from the middle to the right and then from the middle to the left.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58011	National Certificate: Acoustic Piano Back-framing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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.

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