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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret information from a weather map.
   • Select map type according to required use.
   • Interpret weather map symbols and colours and associated weather conditions.
   • Compare and identify differences between current weather conditions and a current weather forecast.
2. Obtain and interpret information about, weather conditions for a locality or region.
   • Identify seasonal variations in weather patterns for a specific area.
   • Obtain long and short range weather forecasts for the general region and activity location.
   • Determine differences between large scale and localised weather conditions for a specific area.
   • Identify major cloud types, altitude level and influence on local weather.
   • Identify typical wind types, speeds and directions for locality and seasonal variations.
   • Determine effects of topography and landforms on weather conditions for activity location.
3. Obtain and interpret information about environmental events.
   • Access and interpret information about seasonal environmental events that occur in a specific area and locality.
   • Access and evaluate information on current environmental events and likelihood of impact on operational zone of outdoor recreation activities.
4. Plan activities according to weather and environmental conditions.
   • Determine and document a weather prediction for duration of activity for a specific locality or region using weather maps and forecast data.
   • Identify hazards associated with the onset of changing weather and other environmental conditions for locality or region and impacts on activities.
   • Assess weather conditions and forecast immediately before activities to determine suitability and limitations of activities.
   • Identify and implement strategies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants in current and predicted weather conditions.
5. Interpret weather in the field.
   • Access immediate weather forecast in the field, as able, and identify conditions and onset timelines.
   • Use a range of atmospheric features including wind and direction, temperature, sky colour, cloud type and coverage to assess weather.
   • Estimate probable changing weather conditions and onset timelines.
   • Identify and implement strategies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants in prevailing weather conditions.