Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUADEFCA203B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce meteorological data

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA203B - Produce meteorological data
Description This unit covers the competency required to produce meteorological data in terms of likely weather conditions in areas, which are to be used for operations. The operator will work as part of a team under supervision.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for meteorological operation
  • Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures with particular attention to the hazards associated with explosive gases
  • Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Gather meteorological data
  • Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information
  • Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment
  • Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures
  • All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Monitor and report meteorological information
  • Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor
  • Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor
  • Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures
  • Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
       


Evidence Required

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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 PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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

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.

Equipment may include

Anemometer

Atmospheric sampling equipment

Barometer

Compass

Computerised meteorological station

Gas delivery system

Gas regulation system

Gas storage system

Humidity measuring device

Meteorological data recording equipment

Safety equipment

Thermometer

Weather balloon filling devices

Weather balloon inflation and launching device

Weather balloons

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Atmospheric information may include

Barometric pressure

Cloud base

Humidity

Meteorological datum plane location

Refractive index

Wet and dry temperature

Wind direction

Wind speed

Surface data may include

Humidity

Pressure

Temperature

Wind direction

Wind speed

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures with particular attention to the hazards associated with explosive gases 
Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor 
Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information 
Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment 
Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures 
All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures 
Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor 
Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor 
Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures 
Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA203B - Produce meteorological data
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PUADEFCA203B - Produce meteorological data

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