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Observe and report on weather

Observe and report on weather

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK201A
State Code
D7299
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
010701 - Atmospheric Sciences
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of observing and reporting on weather and climate conditions for an agricultural, horticultural or land management enterprise and defines the standard required to: monitor and interpret weather information; communicate warnings and concerns; identify weather and climate conditions and its impact upon farming and grazing activities; follow directions to minimise loss and damage to staff, livestock, crops, property; produce and review farm enterprises and operations for weather risk.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. 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. 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Weather information may include:
reports
warnings
data collected from property weather stations
internet research
grazier alerts.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
monitor and interpret weather information
communicate warnings and concerns
identify weather and climate conditions and its impact upon farming and grazing activities
follow directions to minimise loss and damage to staff, livestock, crops, property and produce
review farm enterprises and operations for weather risk.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6206 RTE2503B Observe and report on weather Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR34 AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather Unit of competency