Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret weather and climate information
- Weather and climate information and warnings are regularly monitored to determine likely conditions.
- Potential variations in weather and climate conditions are anticipated and assessed according to warnings, weather patterns and historical experience.
- Possible impacts of weather and climate on crops, livestock and work tasks are identified to determine appropriate preventative action.
- Suitable preventative actions are reviewed to ensure availability of appropriate resources and responses.
- Carry out preventative action
- Information and advice is promptly disseminated to relevant personnel.
- Preventative action is determined according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks.
- Actions to minimise loss and damage are implemented.
- Livestock or crop management program and work schedules are adjusted and revised according to climatic changes.
- Monitor weather and climate
- Regular updates are accessed to determine the ongoing suitability of current programs.
- Viability of livestock and crop management practices and scheduling of work tasks are reviewed to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions.
- Research on forecasting techniques is undertaken to maintain currency of information.
- Relevant information is documented and recorded according to enterprise requirements.