The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where might weather and climate information be sourced from? | Radio, T.V., Internet, email, fax, telephone, newspapers, word of mouth, weather station on property and interpretive tools. |
What might weather and climate information include? | Reports, warnings, data collected from property weather station, and grazier alerts. |
What preventative actions might be reviewed? | Provision of shelter, shedding animals, covering fodder, moving fodder, fire fighting equipment, auxiliary power, supplies, moving stock, securing equipment and buildings, preparing fire breaks and assured water supply, rescheduling work tasks, operating sprinklers in order to cool animals in extreme heat. |
Who might be considered to be relevant personnel? | Other staff and colleagues, owners and managers, and neighbours. |
What loss and damage may need to be minimised? | To staff, livestock, crops, fodder, produce, buildings sheds and/or other physical resources. |
Where might regular updates be obtained from? | Radio, T.V., Internet, email, fax, telephone, newspapers, word of mouth, weather station on property, and interpretive tools. |
What warnings might be issued or relevant? | Fire, flood, wind, rain, hail, storm, cyclones, heat waves, snow, dust, frost, gale, grazier alerts, and rapid changes in temperature or weather conditions. |