What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence to develop climate risk management strategies requires evidence that the candidate can research collate and interpret climate data in order to develop and present rational achievable and effective strategies The skills and knowledge required to develop climate risk management strategies must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different properties strategies and climate conditions

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

current forecasting techniques and phenomena such as El Nino ENSO Southern Oscillation Index SOI and Pacific and Indian Ocean SST patterns

the impact of weather and climate phenomena on rainfall plant growth and yields

causes of general patterns of weather and climate over Australia

climate variability and climate change

direct and indirect impacts of climate variability on land management and sustainability

property and enterprise management decisions affected by the variable climate

recognition of climate risks and opportunities

seasonal climate forecasting systems and related indicators

drought planning and strategies

flood planning and strategies

climate and weather issues pertaining to sustainable agriculture

potential impacts of greenhouse warming on land and natural resource management

strategic options and planning in response to climate variability for a range of seasons normal drier or wetter than normal and other risks and opportunities

calculating financial returns for different strategic options

computer applications and Internet to access record and analyse data

principles of decisionmaking based on the variable climate and seasonal climate forecasts

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

research climate and enterprise data

analyse and interpret climate and enterprise data

prepare risk management strategies

integrate climate risk and opportunities and management strategies at a business management level

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Through research collation and interpretation of climate data

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Through the sourcing presentation and updating of data according to enterprise conventions and requirements

How are activities planned and organised

Through developing scenarios and identifying trends in climate variability

How can team work be applied

Through working with departmental staff or other growers in developing tactics and strategies

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Through analysing and interpreting information on weather and climate

How can problemsolving skills be applied

By anticipating and responding to climate change

How can the use of technology be applied

Through computer applications and information technology systems

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What may be considered under weather or climate risk factors?

What significant climate events may be relevant to this standard?

What enterprise situation may be relevant to this standard?

What may be included under climate opportunities?

What may be classed as contingency options?

What property values may apply to this standard?