Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret information from a weather map.
- Collect and record weather and environmental information in a specific region.
- Identify sources of relevant weather and environmental information
- Identify major cloud types and altitude level.
- Collect weather and environmental information at regular intervals for a specific area over five days.
- Record weather data and identify patterns.
- Compare and identify the differences between current weather conditions and a current weather forecast.
- Identify the possible effects of landforms on weather conditions.
- Identify and explain season variations in weather patterns for a specific area.
- Outline differences between large scale and localised weather conditions for a specific area.
- Interpret weather and environmental information for outdoor activities at a specific location.
- Determine the suitability and limitations of the activity in relation to the current local weather conditions and forecast.
- Identify strategies to ensure the safety and well being of individuals and or group in weather conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify weather conditions commonly associated with the onset of life threatening weather hazards.
- Identify characteristics of life threatening weather hazards and their possible impact on recreational activities.
- Respond appropriately to life threatening weather hazards to ensure safety of participants