MEM04008 — Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings/sketches, job sheets or work instructions
• 1.5Locate and arrange correct mouldings and/or castings/forgings for efficient processing

2 Observe safety requirements

• 2.1Handle castings/forgings using manual or mechanical handling methods appropriate to the task
• 2.2Store and position castings/forgings in a safe manner

3 Identify excess material for removal

• 3.1Remove casting from mould and/or sand media from casting as required
• 3.2Check visually castings/forgings as suitable for further processing, and identify excess metal according to procedures

4 Select correct tools and equipment

• 4.1Select cleaning method appropriate to casting and job requirements
• 4.2Set and use rumbling/shot blast/sand blast equipment to specification and in accordance with SOPs, as required
• 4.3Select and use appropriate hand tools for the given task
• 4.4Select and use appropriate power tools and accessories for the given task

5 Remove excess material

• 5.1Remove excess metal (e.g. runners, risers and flashing) using methods and equipment appropriate to the task
• 5.2Identify excess metal suitable for recycling according to SOPs
• 5.3Identify and isolate excess metallic materials according to SOPs

6 Quality assess castings/forgings

• 6.1Check visually castings/forgings for conformance with specifications
• 6.2Reject or set aside and identify for further consideration or remedial action non-conforming castings/forgings
• 6.3Report/record faults according to SOPs, as required

What does an assessment tool for MEM04008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM04008 needs to address all 34 unit components: 6 elements with 19 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM04008?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM04008 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MEM04008 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM04008 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MEM04008, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.