Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 2:02 AM AWST
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Piano Tuning Skill Set
Piano Tuning Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
MSFSS00001
MSFSS00001
State Code
AB649
AB649
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
10/12/2013
Current Release Date
12/07/2016
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
265
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/07/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/12/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set has been developed to provide the necessary skills required to tune upright and grand pianos professionally.
Pathway Information
Units from within this Skill Set can contribute to MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This Skill Set is for people who tune upright and grand pianos professionally.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the MSF Furnishing Training Package meet the industry requirements for professional upright and grand piano tuning.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI606 | MSFPT3008 | Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI607 | MSFPT3009 | Develop control of tuning hammers | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WI608 | MSFPT3010 | Pitch raise a piano | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI614 | MSFPT3016 | Provide advice to customers on piano tuning and repair | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI612 | MSFPT3014 | Tune a piano aurally and electronically within time and accuracy constraints | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI611 | MSFPT3013 | Tune a temperament octave to produce an equally tempered scale | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI610 | MSFPT3012 | Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI609 | MSFPT3011 | Tune unisons aurally to a beatless condition | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI613 | MSFPT3015 | Voice a piano | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF041 | MSFSS00016 | Piano Tuning | Skill set |