Interpret and analyse fire weather information Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR414 - Interpret and analyse fire weather information

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PUAFIR414 - Interpret and analyse fire weather information

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

Collect weather information

Sources of relevant weather information are identified and accessed.
Site information is sought from relevant databases or experts.
General meteorological data is obtained.
Field observations are obtained and monitored.

Sources of relevant weather information are identified and accessed.

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Site information is sought from relevant databases or experts.

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General meteorological data is obtained.

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Field observations are obtained and monitored.

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Interpret weather information

Meteorological data is interpreted in terms of likely current weather conditions for an area.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and warnings are interpreted in terms of future weather conditions for an area.
Field weather observations that are relevant to weather predictions are assessed.
Local weather influencesmost likely to affect fire weather conditions are identified.
Weather forecasts are validated against field weather observations as they become available.
Weather forecasts are evaluated in terms of their effect on fire behaviour.

Meteorological data is interpreted in terms of likely current weather conditions for an area.

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Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and warnings are interpreted in terms of future weather conditions for an area.

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Field weather observations that are relevant to weather predictions are assessed.

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Local weather influencesmost likely to affect fire weather conditions are identified.

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Weather forecasts are validated against field weather observations as they become available.

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Weather forecasts are evaluated in terms of their effect on fire behaviour.

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Analyse, record and communicate fire weather information

Analysis is conducted using consideration of weather analysis, weather signs, local weather influencesand the likely impact on fire behaviour.
Planning the control of the incident is facilitated through quality, timeliness and presentation of information.
Fire behaviour and weather conditions are monitored and potential changes to fire predictions are assessed and reported.
Analysis and advice are provided to Situation Unit and Planning Officer .

Analysis is conducted using consideration of weather analysis, weather signs, local weather influencesand the likely impact on fire behaviour.

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Planning the control of the incident is facilitated through quality, timeliness and presentation of information.

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Fire behaviour and weather conditions are monitored and potential changes to fire predictions are assessed and reported.

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Analysis and advice are provided to Situation Unit and Planning Officer .

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to: provide (for use by the Incident Management Team to plan the control of a wildfire) an accurate analysis and projection of weather affecting a local area and the probable impact on fire behaviour. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in actual and/or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: range of actual or simulated conditions range of sources of information related to weather conditions and fire behaviour agency templates for weather recording
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

access weather recording data, weather maps and web-based weather products

implement strategic risk analysis techniques

interpret fire weather source data

interpret topographic maps in order to assess effects on weather

manage data and maintain accurate records

use and interpret weather maps

Required Knowledge

effects of topography on weather and fire behaviour

fire behaviour factors

observation, analysis and interpretation of weather signs

sources of data relating to weather and fire behaviour

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.
Sources of relevant weather information may include:	air or ground observations automated weather stations (fixed and portable) Bureau of Meteorology websites and/or fire weather experts emergency services and land managers fire ground/operational personnel media (newspapers, radio, internet) persons with local knowledge
Meteorological data may include:	aerological diagrams air temperature barometric pressure dewpoint lightning precipitation radar images relative humidity satellite images snowfall synoptic charts weather forecasts and warnings weather model guidance wind (speed, direction, gust)
Field observations may include:	cloud (type and cover) dew point fire behaviour (rate of spread, flame height and spotting) fuel moisture content temperature and relative humidity wind speed, direction and gust
Weather forecasts may include:	district forecasts fire weather forecasts special/spot weather forecasts temperature and relative humidity warnings (fire weather, severe weather, thunderstorm)
Local weather influencesmost likely to affect fire weather conditions may include:	altitude /elevation bodies of water distance from coast dry air subsidence inversion Foehn winds katabatic and anabatic winds sea breezes and land breezes slope and aspect wind channelling
Weather analysis may include:	atmospheric stability Bureau of Meteorology products and tools diurnal cycles drought indices El Niño and La Niña effects fire danger indices Haines index long-term weather cycles seasonal cycles smoke dispersion southern oscillation index temperature inversions wind changes
Weather signs may include:	changes in air temperature changes in barometric pressure changes changes in wind direction and velocity cloud formation and patterns cold fronts smoke behaviour from other recent fires in the area thunderstorms
Fire behaviour may include:	fire perimeter fire size/growth/shape fire whirls flame characteristics (height and depth) heat output and intensity junction zones rate of spread smoke spotting

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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR414 - Interpret and analyse fire weather information

Student: __________________________________________________

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUAFIR414 - Interpret and analyse fire weather information

Collect weather information

Interpret weather information

Analyse, record and communicate fire weather information

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _