Assessment Requirements for HLTHSS007 Handle medical gases safely

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTHSS007 Handle medical gases safely

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Supersedes HLTMS207D

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

prepared, handled and stored medical gas cylinders and equipment in accordance with workplace requirements on 3 separate occasions

identified at least 2 actual or potential hazards associated with medical gas and followed workplace and role requirements to address risks.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

relevant industry standards and legislation for storage and handling of gases in cylinders

workplace requirements and policies for storage and handling of gases in cylinders

potential risks and hazards to gas equipment use and associated precautions and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements

personal protective equipment

emergency response procedures

transportation requirements and equipment

cylinder identification

gas types.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in a workplace or a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities equipment and resources, including:

medical gas equipment

emergency and personal protective equipment

work sheets

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

a supervisor to whom the candidate reports.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705