NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: PUADEFCA203B - Produce meteorological data

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

PUADEFCA203B - Produce meteorological data

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for meteorological operation

  1. Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  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
  3. Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor
Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather meteorological data

  1. Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information
  2. Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment
  3. Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures
  4. All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures
Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and report meteorological information

  1. Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor
  2. Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor
  3. Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Range Statement

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