Assessor Resource
SISOPLN005
Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect and interpret information on weather conditions for a specific locality or region. It also requires the ability to collect and evaluate information about environmental events such as floods, bushfires and droughts. These skills are used to plan outdoor recreation programs and activity sessions, and to assess weather and other conditions immediately before and during activities.
This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
It applies to individuals who plan or deliver programs or activities including program and logistics managers and coordinators, and leaders (guides or instructors).
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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