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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for field work
   • Review job request to identify the equipment required and the meteorological parameters to be measured
2. Identify hazards and read safe work procedures associated with the site, test methods and equipment used
3. Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements
4. Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose
5. Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport
6. Arrange transport to site
7. Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others
8. Perform basic meteorological measurements
   • Select a location for the meteorological equipment at the site to achieve valid readings for the required parameters
9. Install and check instrumentation and any recording or data logging equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly
10. Confirm calibration status of meteorological equipment
11. Perform measurements using ground level meteorological equipment
12. Collect meteorological data using physical or electronic methods
13. Ensure wind direction sensors are aligned or corrected to true north rather than magnetic north
14. Verify meteorological data
    • Ensure that quality requirements for data are met
15. Perform any required corrections, calculations and data manipulations and identify significant trends in data
16. Check for anomalous data and take corrective action
17. Verify that processed data meets requirements
18. Interpret and apply meteorological information
    • Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data
19. Associate meteorological conditions with related weather maps
20. Compare weather patterns and data for different time periods and geographic locations
21. Read and interpret meteorological data in terms of local atmospheric conditions
22. Use meteorological data to interpret and assist with processing air and noise monitoring data
23. Maintain a safe work environment
    • Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
24. Minimise environmental impacts of meteorological measurements and generation of waste
25. Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures
26. Report data and finalise documentation
    • Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe
27. Complete all required documentation
28. Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements