This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

use communication systems

Required Knowledge

basic principles of meteorology

capabilities of the equipment

characteristics tabulated data and limitations of the computerised meteorological station

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to operate meteorological data recording equipment to provide accurate data on weather conditions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual meteorological scenarios that could be expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to meteorological and ancillary equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Equipment may include

Standard procedures may include

Atmospheric information may include

Surface data may include