Observe and report on weather

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 RTE2503B, 'Observe and report on weather'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Observe and report on weather' 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

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

1 Check weather and climate information.

1.1

Weather and climate information is checked to determine likely conditions.

1.2

Changed weather and climate situations are recognised.

1.3

Likely impact of changes in weather and climate are anticipated in respect to work tasks, safety of others, property, natural resources and local environment.

1.4

Report is made to supervisor of anticipated impact of weather and climate.

2

2 Carry out preventative action.

2.1

Information and advice is promptly disseminated to relevant personnel.

2.2

Preventative action is determined according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks.

2.3

Actions to minimise loss and damage are implemented.

2.4

Livestock, horticultural or crop management program or schedule of work tasks are adjusted and revised according to weather and climatic changes.

3

3 Monitor weather and climate.

3.1

Regular updates are accessed to determine ongoing suitability of current programs.

3.2

Viability of livestock, horticultural or crop management practices are reviewed to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions.

3.3

Research on forecasting techniques is undertaken to maintain currency of information.

3.4

Relevant information is documented and recorded according to enterprise requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

RTE2503B appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI20105 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI20205 - Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage