MEM08011 — Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means

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 surface preparation requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare to undertake work

• 2.1Select appropriate solvent and solvent application to meet job specification
• 2.2Select appropriate mechanical equipment to meet job specification
• 2.3Prepare worksite for surface cleaning activities

3 Set up equipment

• 3.1Set up and prepare appropriate equipment and any required consumables in accordance with manufactures’ specifications and SOPs

4 Prepare surfaces using solvents as required

• 4.1Establish safe working environment for solvent use according to regulatory requirements and SOPs
• 4.2Apply solvent in accordance with procedures
• 4.3Neutralise treated surface and make it safe to handle

5 Prepare surfaces using mechanical means as required

• 5.1Establish safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation according to regulatory requirements and procedures
• 5.2Prepare surfaces using mechanical means
• 5.3Clean mechanical equipment and check for damage and operational faults, in accordance with procedures
• 5.4Record any equipment faults and report in accordance with SOPs

6 Inspect prepared surface

• 6.1Check surface preparation for cleanliness and conformance to specifications
• 6.2Rectify faults or defects where required and record/report in accordance with procedures

What does an assessment tool for MEM08011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM08011 needs to address all 32 unit components: 6 elements with 17 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 MEM08011?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM08011 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 MEM08011 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM08011 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 MEM08011, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.