Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the range of contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment may depend on the work situations available |
Where might weather and climate information be sourced? | Radio, television, internet, e-mail, 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 warnings might be issued or relevant? | Fire, flood, wind, rain, hail, storm, cyclones, gale, snow, dust, frost, heat wave, grazier alerts, rapid changes in temperature or weather conditions. |
What preventative actions might be reviewed? | Provision of shelter, shedding sheep and moving stock, covering or moving fodder, fire fighting equipment and preparing firebreaks, auxiliary power, supplies, securing equipment and buildings, assuring water supply and rescheduling work tasks. |
Who might be considered to be relevant personnel? | Other staff and colleagues, owners and managers, and neighbours. |
What loss and damage needs to be minimised? | Staff, livestock, crops, fodder, and produce, buildings sheds and/or other physical resources. |
Where might regular updates be obtained? | Radio, television, internet, e-mail, fax, telephone, newspapers, word-of-mouth, weather station on property, and interpretive tools. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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