MEM18014 — Manufacture press tools and gauges

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, prints, job sheets, work instructions or sample component

2 Prepare to manufacture tool or gauge

• 2.1Plan and develop tooling type and design with reference to customer’s specifications (written or verbal) for numbers, finish, quality and material
• 2.2Assess production machine to be used to produce components and consider in tooling design
• 2.3Determine selected production machine mounting requirements to ensure any special or additional provisions are incorporated in tooling design

3 Manufacture tooling

• 3.1Select and obtain appropriate materials to meet tooling requirements for strength, durability, component finish, heat treatment qualities, where necessary, and account for materials availability
• 3.2Test selected material for hardness, as appropriate to aid selection of machine tools, hand tools and hand held power tools to be used to fashion or shape tooling components
• 3.3Develop a plan to sequence and stage manufacturing process, including establishing datum, mark out, rough out (machine or fashion), stress relieve/heat treat, finish size, fashion and fit, and assemble componentry

4 Perform machining operations

• 4.1Select appropriate machines and machining process from a range of standard tool room machines to shape/produce tooling components to specifications

5 Use hand and hand held power tools

• 5.1Select a range of hand and hand held power tools and use to fashion/manufacture tooling components to specification
• 5.2Produce components sample or section for testing, where practical

6 Assemble tooling components and trial tooling

• 6.1Check components and fit/assemble to specifications using acceptable tool making techniques and procedures
• 6.2Check first-off component with precision instruments against specification
• 6.3Modify tooling to produce components to specification, as necessary
• 6.4Re-trial modified tooling and produce component
• 6.5Verify compliance to specification and report according to SOPs
• 6.6Record all deviations or modifications to original tooling design, prints or plans and report

What does an assessment tool for MEM18014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM18014 needs to address all 54 unit components: 6 elements with 19 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 23 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 MEM18014?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM18014 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?

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Can I check my existing MEM18014 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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