Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to a variety of job roles throughout industries at various levels.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work | 1.1 Clarify work instructions with supervisor 1.2 Select and use tools and equipment and carry out pre-operational safety checks 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment 1.4 Identify hazards and inform supervisor 1.5 Identify and action work health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements |
2. Check weather and climate information | 2.1 Check weather and climate information to determine likely conditions 2.2 Recognise changed weather and climate situations 2.3 Anticipate likely impact of changes in weather and climate in respect to work tasks, safety of others, property, natural resources and local environment 2.4 Report anticipated impact of weather and climate to supervisor |
3. Carry out preventative action | 3.1 Disseminate information and advice to relevant personnel 3.2 Determine the preventative action required according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks 3.3 Implement actions to minimise loss and damage 3.4 Adjust livestock, horticultural or crop management program or schedule of work tasks according to weather and climatic changes |
4. Monitor weather and climate | 4.1 Access regular updates to determine ongoing suitability of current programs 4.2 Review the viability of livestock, horticultural or crop management practices to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions 4.3 Research forecasting techniques to maintain currency of information 4.4 Document relevant information |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
monitor physical signs of weather in the context of available information
relate forecasts to impact on current operations and activities
communicate information on weather and situations that may be impacted
use industry standard terminology.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
effects of wind and rain on wind chill
effects of wind shear and wind chill exposure
enterprise and industry policies for monitoring weather and climate conditions, and recording and reporting weather and climate conditions
weather and climate conditions impact upon farming and grazing activities
effects of wind chill on metabolism of animals
effects of prolonged dry periods on pastures and animal production, and natural resources
effects of extreme heat on animals, including during birthing, and effects of heat stress on neonates
work health and safety requirements and practices, especially as they relate to weather and climate monitoring and preparations for hazardous weather
sustainability practices in the context of own work.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs
Foundation Skills
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to a variety of job roles throughout industries at various levels.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)