MEM26005 — Make basic moulds for composites fabrication

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

2 Interpret product requirements

• 2.1Determine features of mould including relief, parting lines and efficient lay-up
• 2.2Identify or develop procedure to make mould
• 2.3Select tooling and materials required to make mould
• 2.4Liaise with plug maker in relation to suitable plug
• 2.5Set up equipment/workplace

3 Prepare materials

• 3.1Calculate surface area and required resin volume
• 3.2Develop cutting list for solid materials
• 3.3Mark out and cut out sheet materials, as required
• 3.4Calculate resin content
• 3.5Develop batch scale formulae for resin system
• 3.6Prepare any non-composite materials to be used
• 3.7Measure resin components and minimise wastes, as appropriate

4 Make mould

• 4.1Identify and control hazards
• 4.2Check suitability of plug, including release angles and parting lines
• 4.3Prepare plug, including cleaning, repairing surface blemishes and applying release systems
• 4.4Mix resin system
• 4.5Fabricate mould and release mould from plug
• 4.6Detail mould, including buffing, filling and getting ready for production
• 4.7Identify routine and non-routine faults and take appropriate remedial action
• 4.8Recognise typical process and product problem/potential problem and take appropriate action
• 4.9Perform final verification to meet product requirements

5 Clean up and maintain equipment and anticipate common problems

• 5.1Label and store mould for future use
• 5.2Clean and replace tools ready for next use
• 5.3Undertake any required minor maintenance of tools/equipment
• 5.4Complete required logs and reports according to SOPs

What does an assessment tool for MEM26005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM26005 needs to address all 52 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 15 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 MEM26005?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM26005 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 MEM26005 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM26005 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 MEM26005, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.