MEM18007 — Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies

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, job sheets or work instructions

2 Undertake maintenance checks of mechanical drives and mechanical transmission components

• 2.1Apply principles of mechanical drives, mechanical transmission components and the function of the main parts of the designated mechanical drive/transmission assembly to undertake maintenance checks
• 2.2Check mechanical drive/transmission components for wear, distortion, tensions, misalignment, fatigue, lubrication, slackness, tooth wear, breakages and other related malfunctions using appropriate maintenance principles, techniques, tools and equipment
• 2.3Identify assembly requiring further diagnosis, repair or adjustment and document findings

3 Adjust mechanical drives and transmission assemblies

• 3.1Determine a suitable adjustment method and requirements from manufacturers’ instruction sheets, standard workshop manuals/procedures or similar means
• 3.2Select adjustment tools and equipment according to the type of assembly being serviced
• 3.3Tension, align, balance or adjust drives/transmission components to manufacturers’/site specifications
• 3.4Check drive/transmission assembly after adjustment for correct operation or identify for further diagnosis or repair
• 3.5Complete service report
• 3.6Action further diagnosis or repair requirements

4 Diagnose faults

• 4.1Read service reports and undertake visual and sensory inspection of the drive/transmission assembly
• 4.2Test diagnostic equipment drive/transmission assembly to manufacturers’ specifications, where applicable
• 4.3Localise faults at the component level and identify for repair or replacement
• 4.4Analyse fault causes and develop preventative measures to avoid re-occurrence, document and action by appropriate means
• 4.5Action requirements for repair or replacement

5 Repair mechanical drives/transmission assemblies

• 5.1Ascertain task requirements
• 5.2Select tools and equipment according to the type of assembly being serviced
• 5.3Dismantle mechanical drive/transmission using appropriate maintenance principles, techniques, tools, equipment and safe workshop practices
• 5.4Repair serviceable items to manufacturers’ specifications and standard workshop practices
• 5.5Select and obtain standard replaceable items from appropriate resources
• 5.6Re-fit component parts to mechanical drive/transmission assembly in accordance with manufacturers’/site specifications

6 Undertake final adjustment and commissioning

• 6.1Tension, balance, align or adjust drive/transmission components to suit specifications and operational requirements
• 6.2Check drive/transmission assembly after adjustment and operational performance is analysed
• 6.3Commission assembly to specifications
• 6.4Complete service report

What does an assessment tool for MEM18007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18007 needs to address all 45 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 10 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 MEM18007?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM18007 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 MEM18007 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM18007 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 MEM18007, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.