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Take local weather observations

Take local weather observations

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR323
State Code
OAY75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
010701 - Atmospheric Sciences
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to take, assess, record and report simple weather observations for a specified area. It includes obtaining weather observations to provide basic interpretations to assist with predictions of future weather conditions and the impact of these conditions on planned field activities or an organisation's ability to respond to a natural disaster.The unit applies to personnel responsible for taking and recording field weather observations in a specified area.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather fieldbased weather observations
  • 1.1 Weather instruments that can be used for taking weather observations are identified
  • 1.2 Area specific information is accessed
  • 1.3 Weather observations are collected from the field using handheld weather instruments
  • 1.4 Local topographical influences most likely to affect weather conditions are identified
2 Assess local weather signs to identify likely changes
  • 2.1 Weather signs, that may be used to interpret and predict local conditions, are identified
  • 2.2 Weather signs for monitoring and interpreting current and future conditions are evaluated
  • 2.3 Trends in weather recordings are identified
  • 2.4 Short and long term implications of weather signs are assessed
3 Record and report weather observations
  • 3.1 Weather observations are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Weather observations are reported to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG120 PUAFIR319 Take local weather observations Unit of competency