Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret information from a weather map.
- Identify characteristics of map types and their different uses.
- Identify differences between general and alpine forecasts.
- Identify weather map symbols and associated weather conditions.
- Outline and justify a weather prediction over a multi-day period for a specific alpine region using information gained from weather maps and forecasts.
- Collect, record and interpret weather conditions in an alpine region.
- Identify major cloud types and altitude level.
- Collect weather and environmental information at regular intervals for a specific area over a multi-day period.
- Record weather data and identify patterns.
- Compare and identify the differences between current weather conditions and a current weather forecast.
- Determine the possible effects of landforms on alpine weather conditions.
- Identify and explain seasonal variations in weather patterns for a specific alpine area.
- Determine differences between large scale and localised weather conditions for a specific alpine area.
- Interpret weather and environmental information for alpine activities at an alpine venue.
- Determine the suitability and limitations of the activity in relation to current local weather conditions and weather forecast.
- Identify strategies to ensure the safety and well being of individuals and or group in weather conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify weather conditions commonly associated with the onset of life threatening weather hazards.
- Identify characteristics of life threatening alpine weather hazards and their possible impact on recreational alpine activities.