Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check weather and climate information
- Weather and climate information is checked to determine likely conditions.
- Changed weather and climate situations are recognised.
- Likely impact of changes in weather and climate are anticipated in respect to work tasks, safety of others, property, natural resources and local environment.
- Report is made to supervisor of anticipated impact of weather and climate.
- Carry out preventative action
- Information and advice is promptly disseminated to relevant personnel.
- Preventative action is determined according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks.
- Actions to minimise loss and damage are implemented.
- Livestock, horticultural or crop management program or schedule of work tasks are adjusted and revised according to weather and climatic changes.
- Monitor weather and climate
- Regular updates are accessed to determine ongoing suitability of current programs.
- Viability of livestock, horticultural or crop management practices are reviewed to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions.
- Research on forecasting techniques is undertaken to maintain currency of information.
- Relevant information is documented and recorded according to enterprise requirements.