MEM07041 — Perform production machining

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, job sheets or work instructions

2 Follow required sequence of operations

• 2.1Confirm number of items to be produced
• 2.2Plan the operation for required run rate, efficiency and minimisation of waste
• 2.3Select correct material for operation from pre-determined stock range
• 2.4Establish starting point on stock for operation
• 2.5Maintain process and quality logs

3 Select and mount tools

• 3.1Select appropriate tooling from pre-selected range
• 3.2Select appropriate stock and grind to required tool shape using pre-set jigs and fixtures to achieve pre-determined angles and clearances
• 3.3Monitor tooling and sharpen tools and drills to pre-determined specifications, as required

4 Perform production machining operations

• 4.1Use basic marking out techniques to pre-determined specifications on stock or components
• 4.2Set machining parameters for job requirements
• 4.3Monitor tool or cutter performance life
• 4.4Clamp or hold work without damage to product and ensuring all safety requirements are met
• 4.5Perform machining utilising all guards and safety procedures

5 Perform production grinding operations

• 5.1Select appropriate grinding wheel for required operation from pre-selected options
• 5.2Mount and tighten grinding wheels to required sequence and specification
• 5.3Dress and true grinding wheel using given range of dressing tools
• 5.4Check grinding wheel for balance and safety
• 5.5Adjust coolant flow and position
• 5.6Undertake grinding operation utilising all guards and safety procedures
• 5.7Monitor grinding wheel performance and life according to SOP

6 Measure components

• 6.1Select instruments or gauges appropriate to the measurement requirements
• 6.2Check machined or ground items for compliance with specifications
• 6.3Identify out-of-specification items and check if settings or tooling require adjustment

7 Adjust and maintain machine

• 7.1Carry out routine maintenance and adjustments, as required
• 7.2Report and log malfunctions according to enterprise procedures

What does an assessment tool for MEM07041 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM07041 needs to address all 57 unit components: 7 elements with 29 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 18 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 MEM07041?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM07041 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 MEM07041 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM07041 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 MEM07041, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.