Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSS024019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and evaluate meteorological data

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS024019 - Collect and evaluate meteorological data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge to set up basic, ground level meteorological equipment and collect and record reliable data. It also includes the ability to assess data quality, interpret significant data features and use the data to assist with analysing or processing other environmental monitoring measurements.This unit applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, including environmental services; environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering; natural resource management.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Environmental monitoring
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for field work
  • Review job request to identify the equipment required and the meteorological parameters to be measured
       
Element: Identify hazards and read safe work procedures associated with the site, test methods and equipment used
       
Element: Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements
       
Element: Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose
       
Element: Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport
       
Element: Arrange transport to site
       
Element: Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others
       
Element: Perform basic meteorological measurements
  • Select a location for the meteorological equipment at the site to achieve valid readings for the required parameters
       
Element: Install and check instrumentation and any recording or data logging equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly
       
Element: Confirm calibration status of meteorological equipment
       
Element: Perform measurements using ground level meteorological equipment
       
Element: Collect meteorological data using physical or electronic methods
       
Element: Ensure wind direction sensors are aligned or corrected to true north rather than magnetic north
       
Element: Verify meteorological data
  • Ensure that quality requirements for data are met
       
Element: Perform any required corrections, calculations and data manipulations and identify significant trends in data
       
Element: Check for anomalous data and take corrective action
       
Element: Verify that processed data meets requirements
       
Element: Interpret and apply meteorological information
  • Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data
       
Element: Associate meteorological conditions with related weather maps
       
Element: Compare weather patterns and data for different time periods and geographic locations
       
Element: Read and interpret meteorological data in terms of local atmospheric conditions
       
Element: Use meteorological data to interpret and assist with processing air and noise monitoring data
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of meteorological measurements and generation of waste
       
Element: Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Report data and finalise documentation
  • Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe
       
Element: Complete all required documentation
       
Element: Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review job request to identify the equipment required and the meteorological parameters to be measured 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Select a location for the meteorological equipment at the site to achieve valid readings for the required parameters 
 
 
 
 
 
Ensure that quality requirements for data are met 
 
 
 
Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data 
 
 
 
 
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 
Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe 
 
 

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