Collect and evaluate meteorological data

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 MSS024007A, 'Collect and evaluate meteorological data'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Collect and evaluate meteorological data' 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

1

Prepare for field work

1.1

Review job request to identify the equipment required and the appropriate meteorological parameters to be measured

1.2

Identify hazards and enterprise safe work procedures associated with the site, test methods and equipment used

1.3

Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements

1.4

Assemble all required equipment/materials and check that they are fit for purpose

1.5

Stow equipment/materials to ensure their safe transport, as necessary

1.6

Arrange transport to site, as necessary

1.7

Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others, as necessary

2

Perform basic meteorological measurements

2.1

Select an appropriate location for the meteorological equipment at the site to ensure valid readings for the required parameters are achievable

2.2

Install and check instrumentation and any recording/data logging equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly

2.3

Confirm calibration status of meteorological equipment

2.4

Perform measurements using ‘ground level’ meteorological equipment

2.5

Collect meteorological data using physical or electronic methods

2.6

Ensure wind direction sensors are aligned or corrected to true north rather than magnetic north

3

Verify meteorological data

3.1

Ensure that quality requirements for data are met

3.2

Perform any required corrections, calculations and data manipulations and identify significant trends in data

3.3

Check for anomalous data and take appropriate corrective action

3.4

Verify that processed data meets requirements

4

Interpret and apply meteorological information

4.1

Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data

4.2

Associate meteorological conditions with related weather maps

4.3

Compare weather patterns and data for different time periods and geographic locations

4.4

Interpret meteorological data in terms of local atmospheric conditions

4.5

Use meteorological data to interpret and/or assist with processing air and/or noise monitoring data

5

Maintain a safe work environment

5.1

Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others

5.2

Minimise environmental impacts of meteorological measurements and generation of waste

5.3

Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental/quarantine requirements and enterprise procedures

6

Report data and finalise documentation

6.1

Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe

6.2

Complete all required documentation

6.3

Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with enterprise requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSS024007A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSS40211 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  • MSS50211 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  • MSS70211 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management