DEFCA203B Produce meteorological data

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DEFCA203B Produce meteorological data

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit covers the competency required to produce meteorological data in terms of likely weather conditions in areas, which are to be used for operations. The operator will work as part of a team under supervision.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit/s	Nil

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.	Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare for meteorological operation	1.1 Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures with particular attention to the hazards associated with explosive gases 1.3 Equipment is prepared as directed by supervisor
2. Gather meteorological data	2.1 Weather balloon or other device is filled and launched in order to collect atmospheric information 2.2 Surface data is collected using meteorological equipment 2.3 Receiving equipment is operated in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 All data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures
3. Monitor and report meteorological information	3.1 Meteorological information is communicated as directed by supervisor 3.2 Incoming data is monitored to identify changing conditions and any changes are reported to supervisor 3.3 Meteorological equipment is maintained and/or refurbished in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
use communication systems
Required Knowledge
basic principles of meteorology capabilities of the equipment characteristics, tabulated data and limitations of the computerised meteorological station

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to operate meteorological data recording equipment to provide accurate data on weather conditions. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual meteorological scenarios that could be expected in the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to meteorological and ancillary equipment.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Equipment may include	Anemometer Atmospheric sampling equipment Barometer Compass Computerised meteorological station Gas delivery system Gas regulation system Gas storage system Humidity measuring device Meteorological data recording equipment Safety equipment Thermometer Weather balloon filling devices Weather balloon inflation and launching device Weather balloons
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Atmospheric information may include	Barometric pressure Cloud base Humidity Meteorological datum plane location Refractive index Wet and dry temperature Wind direction Wind speed
Surface data may include	Humidity Pressure Temperature Wind direction Wind speed

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Corequisite Unit/s

Co-requisite Unit/s	Nil