MEM05001 — Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare and solder materials

• 2.1Prepare materials to specifications using appropriate tools, equipment, materials and SOPs
• 2.2Select correct soldering techniques, materials and soldering tools
• 2.3Joint, mount, shape materials to specification
• 2.4Observe procedures for the protection of components
• 2.5Apply solder to component and remove excess material using appropriate techniques
• 2.6Undertake inspection and report and record inspection results according to SOPs

3 Undertake desoldering

• 3.1Select appropriate techniques, desoldering tools and equipment for given task
• 3.2Desolder materials/components and minimise damage to materials/components according to SOPs
• 3.3Remove and clean material/components to specifications

What does an assessment tool for MEM05001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM05001 needs to address all 26 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 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 MEM05001?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM05001 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 MEM05001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM05001 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 MEM05001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.