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

Required Skills

communicate effectively orally and in writing

interpret and convert measurements between different scales of measurement

solve problems and make decisions to determine the impact of meteorological observations

Required Knowledge

basic weather factors affecting local climatic conditions

access and using Bureau of Meteorology information related to local area weather forecasts

maritime influence on weather and climate

meteorological terms

topographical influences on weather

weather signs

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

take representative weather observations in two different locations

take weather observations using handheld weather instruments

take basic visual weather observations

record observations and pass these on to relevant authorities

make basic interpretations of current weather effects in localised areas for an emergency management incident

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in an agency approved simulated andor workplace environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an agency approved simulated andor workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

agency procedures

weather instruments

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Weather instruments must include:

and may also include:

Meteorological observations may include:

Local topographical influences may include:

Weather signs may include:

Trends may include:

Relevant personnel may include: