SRBWEA 001B INTERPRET AND RELAY WEATHER INFORMATION
Field Navigation
DESCRIPTION:
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain, interpret and relay weather information. This includes the use of available reports, forecasts, instruments and observation.
The unit is consistent with the requirements of the State Rescue Board for Marine Radio
Base Operators.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.
2.
Obtain and
Interpret weather information
Relay weather information
3.
Maintain records of weather information and forecasts a.
Current weather forecasts are obtained from fax, internet or other media. b.
Relevant meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated, stored and maintained c.
Interpretation of received forecasts a.
Weather forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements are relayed to requesting stations a.
Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and filed in accordance with the SOPs of the squad or unit
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Range Of Variables
INTERPRET AND RELAY WEATHER INFORMATION
VARIABLE
1.
General context
SCOPE
2.
Worksite environment
3.
Sources of information/ documents
4.
Applicable
International,
Australian and
State/Territory regulations and legislation a.
Work must be carried out in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the squad or unit b.
Work is performed independently or in small groups within a broad range of operations and routine requirements. It involves the receiving and interpretation of meteorological forecasts and reports and the relaying of such information as required a.
Any Marine Radio Base or Search and Rescue Coordination Centre accredited with the State Rescue Board of NSW b.
Instrumentation and equipment may include:
Fax machine with polling facilities
Weatherfax
Computer with internet connection
Cable or satellite television
On scene weather station
Telephone c.
Meteorological parameters may include: atmospheric pressure pressure gradient air temperature relative humidity wind strength wind direction swell height, direction and period visibility a.
Sources of information and documentation may include: operational orders meteorological publications coastal weather reports, synoptic maps and satellite images a.
Regulations and legislation may include:
Sections of the NSCV/Australian USL Code related to weather forecasting
(where applicable)
AMSA Marine Orders related to weather forecasting (where applicable)
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Evidence Guide
INTERPRET AND RELAY WEATHER INFORMATION
1.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered a.
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Obtain and understand current weather forecasts
Identify and evaluate weather forecasting problems and determine appropriate solutions
Relayed weather information is the same as information received
2.
Interdependent assessment of units
3.
Required knowledge and skills
4.
Resource implications a.
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other mandatory units that form part of a job role of a Radio Base or Watch Operator a.
Sources of weather forecasts and reports b.
Methods for the interpretation of weather forecasts and reports including: b.1.
vertical division of the atmosphere b.2.
air masses and fronts b.3.
cloud classifications b.4.
heat exchange process b.5.
synoptic chart analysis b.6.
pressure systems, cold and warm fronts b.7.
cyclones, storms and gales b.8.
ocean currents c.
Understanding the likely effect of wind direction and strength on sea state d.
Maritime communication techniques a. Access is required to opportunities to either: participate in a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assignments and exercises that demonstrate the ability to collect appropriate weather forecasts and reports and relay them to vessels at sea
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Evidence Guide (continued)
INTERPRET AND RELAY WEATHER INFORMATION
5.
Consistency in performance
6.
Context for assessment a.
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
Obtaining and deciphering weather forecasts collected from observations, charts, reports, satellite images and instruments
Applying current conditions collected from in house weather recording instruments to the forecasts in order to determine any differences from forecasts to real time observations b.
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace and regulatory procedures including:
Any relevant Legislation
Standard Operating procedures of the squad or unit
Current Notice To Operators (NOTOP’s)
Use of relevant meteorological publications a.
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations b.
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training
Organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through an appropriate written examination and/or practical assessment
Collect, Analyse &
Organise
Information
2
Communicate
Ideas & Information
1
Plan & Organise
Activities
1
KEY COMPETENCIES
Work with Others & in Teams
1
Use Mathematical
Ideas &
Techniques
1
Solve Problems
2
Use Technology
2
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