MEM26001 — Lay up composites using open moulding techniques

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What an assessment for MEM26001 must cover

53 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 16 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 product requirements

1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.3Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
1.4Identify product requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions and customer requests
1.5Select open moulding technique most appropriate to product requirements
1.6Identify or develop required procedures to make product using selected process

2 Set up equipment/workplace and prepare materials

2.1Select required items of equipment and ancillary equipment
2.2Prepare and assemble all equipment and ancillary equipment as required by procedures
2.3Identify required reinforcing/reinforcing system and determine quantity of reinforcing
2.4Prepare reinforcing including cutting to size/shape and carry out any pre-treatment, as required
2.5Identify required resin system
2.6Determine quantity of resin components and confirm adequate quantities are available
2.7Mix resin with minimised waste and test resin

3 Fabricate and adjust equipment and materials, as required

3.1Identify and control hazards
3.2Apply gel coat, resin and reinforcing in accordance with procedures
3.3Ensure required resin distribution
3.4Cure product and remove product from mould when ready
3.5Identify typical problems and take appropriate remedial action
3.6Perform final verification to meet product requirements

4 Clean up and maintain equipment

4.1Clean all moulding and mixing equipment
4.2Undertake minor maintenance, as appropriate
4.3Prepare for next use or storage
4.4Inspect equipment for faults and take appropriate corrective action
4.5Store equipment
4.6Minimise and dispose of waste as appropriate
4.7Complete required logs and reports according to SOPs

Performance evidence

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting specifications, formulas/recipes, batch sheets and customer requests for laying up composites using open moulding techniques
calculating the quantity of materials required and applying gel coat and resin using rollers, brushes and/or chopper gun in accordance with procedures
identifying and preparing reinforcement/reinforcement system
assembling, cleaning and preparing simple and complex moulds and applying wax to release systems
removing product from simple and complex moulds using appropriate equipment
ensuring compliance to specifications
identifying and rectifying any typical problems and monitoring curing cycles
undertaking minor maintenance to chopper guns and/or pump systems (reciprocating airless pumps with air support in accordance with procedures
minimising wastage
completing all documentation and reports, including items requiring further action, in accordance with SOPs

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
preparation schedules, terminology and information relevant to standard work instructions
current state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to laying up composites using open moulding techniques
release agents surface tension
gel coat, resin types and applications
types of reinforcement and lay-up techniques
common tools/equipment and their maintenance
operation and maintenance requirements for solvent cleaners (filters)
correct laminating techniques and finishing off (e.g. detail consolidation/rolling, check consistency and evenness of resin/glass, remove air entrapment and check with light)
managing post-cure requirements (e.g. air cure and oven cure)
production environment variables including the effect of humidity (e.g. epoxy backbone), temperature, ultraviolet (UV) light and contamination from other processes
managing hazardous environments (e.g. styrene levels)
function of catalysts, accelerators and promoters
control of overspray
storage of moulds
waste disposal

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Questions about assessing MEM26001

What does an assessment tool for MEM26001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM26001 needs to address all 53 unit components: 4 elements with 26 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 16 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 MEM26001?

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