MEM04038 — Produce polymer patterns

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

2 Inspect and prepare patterns or cores

• 2.1Inspect patterns or cores for appropriate surface finish and set up on joint line or flat board to specification
• 2.2Select and apply appropriate parting agent to specifications

3 Manufacture moulds, patterns and tooling aids

• 3.1Select appropriate polymer materials to specifications
• 3.2Mix polymer and hardener to correct ratios and specifications using manufacturer safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 3.3Apply polymer to specification and use predetermined methods, ensuring that air is not entrapped in application, excessive heat is not generated and delamination does not occur in final use
• 3.4Strip, inspect, clean and repair pattern or core box to specifications
• 3.5Machine and finish faces of polymer pattern to specifications
• 3.6Apply appropriate method of location to patterns or core boxes
• 3.7Check polymer tooling for conformance to specifications

What does an assessment tool for MEM04038 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM04038 needs to address all 32 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 MEM04038?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM04038 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 MEM04038 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM04038 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 MEM04038, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.