Monitor weather conditions

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCWRK302, 'Monitor weather conditions'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Monitor weather conditions' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Interpret weather and climate information

1.1 Monitor weather and climate information and warnings regularly to determine likely conditions

1.2 Anticipate and assess potential variations in weather and climate conditions according to warnings, weather patterns and historical experience

1.3 Identify the possible impacts of weather and climate on crops, livestock and work tasks to determine appropriate preventative action

1.4 Review suitable preventative actions to ensure availability of appropriate resources and responses

2. Carry out preventative action

2.1 Disseminate information and advice to relevant personnel

2.2 Determine preventative action according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks

2.3 Implement actions to minimise loss and damage

2.4 Adjust and revise livestock or crop management program and work schedules according to climatic changes

3. Monitor weather and climate

3.1 Access regular updates to determine the ongoing suitability of current programs

3.2 Review the viability of livestock and crop management practices and scheduling of work tasks to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions

3.3 Undertake research on forecasting techniques to maintain currency of information

3.4 Record relevant information


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWRK302 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC31910 - Certificate III in Weed Management
  • AHC30610 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
  • AHC30310 - Certificate III in Horse Breeding
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30210 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • RGR40708 - Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
  • RGR50408 - Diploma of Racing Services (Track Management)
  • RGR30508 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
  • FPI30211 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FPI30111 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • AHC33412 - Certificate III in Seed Production
  • FPI30213 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FPI30113 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FWP30116 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FWP30216 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • AHC33616 - Certificate III in Pest Management
  • AHC30616 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
  • AHC33216 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC33416 - Certificate III in Seed Production
  • AHC30216 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • AHC33816 - Certificate III in Permaculture

And the skillsets: