MEM04006 — Operate sand moulding and core making machines

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, job sheets or work instructions

2 Conduct pre-operational checks

• 2.1Select and inspect pattern/core box for conformance to specifications and clean as required
• 2.2Identify damaged patterns/core boxes for repair or replacement
• 2.3Set up pattern/core box in bolster and core box according to specifications

3 Operate machine to produce mould/cores

• 3.1Select appropriate moulding media to produce mould and core to specification
• 3.2Fill moulds/cores to specification
• 3.3Operate machine
• 3.4Unload machine in a safe manner
• 3.5Strip, inspect and paint moulds/cores as required

4 Assemble moulds/cores

• 4.1Dry, glue and vent moulds/cores as required to specification and close
• 4.2Set runner bush to specification as required

5 Restore work area

• 5.1Leave the work site in a safe state, including clearing all materials/debris from the worksite
• 5.2Dispose of unwanted treated sand according to SOPs and legislative and statutory requirements

What does an assessment tool for MEM04006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM04006 needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 16 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 4 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 MEM04006?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM04006 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 MEM04006 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM04006 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 MEM04006, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.