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Evidence Guide: MSS024019 - Collect and evaluate meteorological data

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MSS024019 - Collect and evaluate meteorological data

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for field work

  1. Review job request to identify the equipment required and the meteorological parameters to be measured
Review job request to identify the equipment required and the meteorological parameters to be measured

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Identify hazards and read safe work procedures associated with the site, test methods and equipment used

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Confirm site location, access, timing and any client requirements

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Assemble all required equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose

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Stow equipment and materials to ensure their safe transport

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Arrange transport to site

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Liaise with appropriate personnel on arrival at site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to others

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Perform basic meteorological measurements

  1. Select a location for the meteorological equipment at the site to achieve valid readings for the required parameters
Select a location for the meteorological equipment at the site to achieve valid readings for the required parameters

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Install and check instrumentation and any recording or data logging equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly

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Confirm calibration status of meteorological equipment

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Perform measurements using ground level meteorological equipment

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Collect meteorological data using physical or electronic methods

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Ensure wind direction sensors are aligned or corrected to true north rather than magnetic north

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Verify meteorological data

  1. Ensure that quality requirements for data are met
Ensure that quality requirements for data are met

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Perform any required corrections, calculations and data manipulations and identify significant trends in data

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Check for anomalous data and take corrective action

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Verify that processed data meets requirements

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Interpret and apply meteorological information

  1. Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data
Relate meteorological data to weather maps and other sources of meteorological data

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Associate meteorological conditions with related weather maps

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Compare weather patterns and data for different time periods and geographic locations

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Read and interpret meteorological data in terms of local atmospheric conditions

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Use meteorological data to interpret and assist with processing air and noise monitoring data

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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Minimise environmental impacts of meteorological measurements and generation of waste

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Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental and quarantine requirements and workplace procedures

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Report data and finalise documentation

  1. Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe
Report field data in the required formats and expected timeframe

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Complete all required documentation

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Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and documentation in accordance with workplace requirements

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge