MEM23116 — Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications

1 Determine scope of evaluation

• 1.1Confirm and apply safe electrical working practice
• 1.2Review the currents and voltages present in the PLC applications and check for regulatory requirements and dangerous high currents and voltages, including effects on humans and on application equipment and components
• 1.3Identify WHS and regulatory requirements codes of practice, standards, risk management and organisational procedure, including those for automation safety
• 1.4Determine requirement for PLC and related control system components
• 1.5Ensure appropriate support, including licensed electrical, technical and professional assistance, is available
• 1.6Determine software and software techniques for analysis and graphics required by the evaluation task
• 1.7Identify stakeholders to be consulted on evaluation
• 1.8Investigate sustainability implications of PLC applications

2 Establish existing features of PLC applications

• 2.1Review the functions and features of devices, machines and processes controlled by PLCs
• 2.2Identify features and functions of PLC systems and components
• 2.3Review PLC programming and functions
• 2.4Identify system integrating principles and techniques, signal conditioning and power interfacing
• 2.5Identify networking and system supervision, data acquisition and supervisory control options

3 Evaluate PLC applications

• 3.1Determine suitability of components of application including sensor or transducers, PLC and output devices, signal conditioning and interfacing
• 3.2Establish suitability of controller functions, PLC software and programming
• 3.3Determine suitability of network, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) communications protocols, standards and network topologies, human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) used by applications
• 3.4Evaluate compliance of application with WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk management procedures

4 Report results

• 4.1Record results of evaluation in accordance with procedures
• 4.2Provide documentation including layouts, programs and flow charts or state diagrams and files

What does an assessment tool for MEM23116 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM23116 needs to address all 48 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 21 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 MEM23116?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM23116 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 MEM23116 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM23116 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 MEM23116, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.