MEM18012 — Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals

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 Determine mechanical seal requirements

• 2.1Apply principles and operational function of mechanical seals and component parts to determine seal requirements
• 2.2Interpret specifications from engineering drawings for new mechanical seal installation

3 Dismantle mechanical seal installations

• 3.1Examine mechanical seal assembly and select appropriate dismantling techniques, tools and equipment to suit work requirements
• 3.2Dismantle mechanical seal assembly
• 3.3Examine all component parts for wear, including housing, shafts, primary sealing elements, secondary seals and seat assembly, to determine need for repair or replacement
• 3.4Repair serviceable items by appropriate means
• 3.5Remove primary sealing elements and secondary seals for replacement, where required

4 Select replacement items and reassemble mechanical seal installations

• 4.1Select replacement items from appropriate sources or sample using SOPs
• 4.2Fit mechanical seal components, including seal head, secondary seals, seat assembly, shaft and housing
• 4.3Tension and adjust mechanical seal assembly to manufacturers’ specifications
• 4.4Test mechanical seal assembly using appropriate methods for compliance with specifications and operational performance

What does an assessment tool for MEM18012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18012 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 MEM18012?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM18012 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 MEM18012 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM18012 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 MEM18012, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.