MEM08012 — Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)

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What an assessment for MEM08012 must cover

36 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

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, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare to undertake work

2.1Identify equipment to be used as per job requirements
2.2Obtain blasting media which meets job requirements
2.3Prepare worksite for surface cleaning activities

3 Set up equipment

3.1Assemble, set up and correctly and safely prepare appropriate equipment and any required consumables in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures
3.2Obtain specified rust inhibitor, including the specified amount, to reduce the rate of corrosion when using wet abrasive blast methods, as required
3.3Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment, and rectify faults or report for further action

4 Prepare surfaces using abrasive blasting

4.1Operate blasting equipment in accordance with procedures
4.2Undertake emergency shutdown procedures, as required
4.3Undertake work procedures to appropriate environmental requirements
4.4Carry out abrasive media disposal in accordance with environmental regulations and procedures
4.5Disassemble, clean and inspect blasting equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
4.6Record equipment faults and report in accordance with SOPs

5 Inspect prepared surface

5.1Assess surface preparation for cleanliness and conformance with specifications
5.2Rectify faults or defects where required and record inspection results and report in accordance with SOPs

Performance evidence

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting specifications, supplier information, and Australian and international standards for abrasive blasting
preparing surfaces by abrasive blasting
setting up, using and maintaining surface blasting equipment safely and effectively, reporting any faults
using the correct media for the blasting operation and preparing surfaces
demonstrating emergency shutdown procedures
disposing of abrasive media in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements
inspecting to ensure the prepared surface meets specifications and rectifying any non-conformance, as necessary.

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
reason for selecting the chosen sequence of operations
blasting equipment and media required for various surface preparation methods
importance of using an appropriate rust inhibitor
process for undertaking pre-operational checks and procedures or using abrasive blasting equipment
reasons for an emergency shutdown
emergency shutdown procedures
procedures for abrasive media disposal to meet environmental regulations
procedures for maintaining and storing blasting equipment and recording/reporting procedures for any faulty equipment
techniques for checking prepared surfaces and rectification techniques, as required.

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What does an assessment tool for MEM08012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM08012 needs to address all 36 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 8 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 MEM08012?

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