Assessor Resource
PUAFIR323
Take local weather observations
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to take, assess, record and report simple weather observations for a specified area. It includes obtaining weather observations to provide basic interpretations to assist with predictions of future weather conditions and the impact of these conditions on planned field activities or an organisation's ability to respond to a natural disaster.
The unit applies to personnel responsible for taking and recording field weather observations in a specified area.
The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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