MEM19040 — Create and manufacture jewellery or object design prototypes for the mass market

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications

2 Define and evaluate mass market opportunities

• 2.1Identify commercial and design objectives of the client or workplace
• 2.2Analyse commercial jewellery or object markets and current and emerging product trends and technologies for impact on design directions

3 Determine suitable jewellery or object manufacturing processes

• 3.1Identify in-house manufacturing capabilities available for producing designs and determine the strengths and weaknesses of this form of jewellery or object production
• 3.2Identify external manufacturing resources and suppliers available for producing designs and determine their strengths and weaknesses
• 3.3Estimate costing impacts of internal and external production suppliers on the overall design costs

4 Develop jewellery or object design concepts

• 4.1Use information from market and production analysis to develop commercial product ideas
• 4.2Consult with appropriate personnel to analyse and refine ideas and develop a design brief
• 4.3Test design brief with appropriate personnel and confirm specifications for product development
• 4.4Develop jewellery or object design concepts and solutions in accordance with design brief and determine required manufacturing processes

5 Specify design production requirements

• 5.1Document design and production specifications
• 5.2Identify target audience, market position and objectives for jewellery or object
• 5.3Prepare costing estimates based on specifications
• 5.4Develop and present product proposal to test viability and confirm design specifications
• 5.5Develop work plan for design production that clearly outlines stages, resources and responsibilities

6 Prepare design prototype

• 6.1Plan for the production of jewellery or object design prototype
• 6.2Prepare materials and equipment for development based on prototype requirements
• 6.3Produce jewellery or object design prototype in accordance with design specifications
• 6.4Evaluate production and design results against design brief, costings, marketing objectives and specifications
• 6.5Make adjustments to concept, specifications or production processes to improve result
• 6.6Finalise design and production specifications based on testing

7 Document and present design solution

• 7.1Prepare documentation and drawings of design solution to clearly demonstrate jewellery or object features and specifications
• 7.2Present design solution prototype to relevant personnel and seek feedback
• 7.3Evaluate design process and outcomes to determine success in meeting design objectives

What does an assessment tool for MEM19040 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM19040 needs to address all 66 unit components: 7 elements with 27 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 26 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 MEM19040?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM19040 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 MEM19040 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM19040 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 MEM19040, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.