View Unit : Store and transport medical gas cylinders

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/602/3002

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Store and transport medical gas cylinders

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Health QCF Assessment Principles

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand how to store and transport medical gas cylinders safely and securely	1.1	Summarise the current legislation, national guidelines, policies, protocols and good practice guidelines for storing and transporting medical gas cylinders safely
		1.2	Give examples of the potential dangers involved in storing and transporting cylinders
		1.3	Outline the purpose of different colour coding and symbols used on cylinders
		1.4	Give examples of how to comply with health and safety guidance when storing and transporting cylinders
		1.5	Explain why it is important to comply with reporting and recording procedures
2	Be able to store medical gas cylinders safely	2.1	Check that all cylinders are stored securely in accordance with local policy and protocol
		2.2	Check that all cylinders are securely stored in safe environmental conditions
		2.3	Monitor stock levels and report low numbers in line with local policy and protocol
		2.4	Check the cylinder for leaks or damage and report any problems
3	Be able to transport medical gas cylinders safely	3.1	Check that the cylinder label is intact
		3.2	Check that the correct cylinder is being transported
		3.3	Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and environment when securing, lifting, moving and transporting cylinders

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