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. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for meteorological operation | 1.1 Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 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 1.3 Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor |
2. Gather meteorological data | 2.1 Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information 2.2 Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment 2.3 Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures |
3. Monitor and report meteorological information | 3.1 Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor 3.2 Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor 3.3 Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures |
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 |
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. |
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 |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.