MEM15017 — Use and maintain reference standards

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Identify tolerances required for reference standards in relation to testing trade measuring instruments and legislation from appropriate research materials
• 1.4Select the correct classes of reference standards to test trade measuring instruments

2 Use reference standards and test equipment in a safe and metrologically sound manner

• 2.1Perform an operational assessment of reference standards and test equipment prior to use
• 2.2Assess and follow documented operating policies and procedures for reference standards and test equipment
• 2.3Follow safety requirements for the use of reference standards and test equipment within the work environment

3 Store and transport reference standards and test equipment

• 3.1Store specialised equipment and reference standards in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Transport specialised equipment and reference standards in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Perform required maintenance of reference standards and test equipment

• 4.1Identify maintenance requirements of reference standards and test equipment
• 4.2Undertake regular maintenance of reference standards and test equipment in accordance with maintenance register
• 4.3Identify defective reference standards and test equipment and report for repair in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Interpret documentation relating to the use of maintenance of reference standards and test equipment

• 5.1Check information contained in the certificate of verification and compare with reference standards and test equipment being used
• 5.2Use reference standards in accordance with documented instructions and certificates

What does an assessment tool for MEM15017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM15017 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 14 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 19 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 MEM15017?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM15017 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 MEM15017 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM15017 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 MEM15017, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.