Forecaster Performance Criterion 3.2b

Warnings have the correct code/format

Performance Criterion Description:

The forecaster ensures that warnings are issued with correct coding and format.  

Scenario:       

During an assessment, the forecaster is asked to issue the warnings necessary within the area of responsibility using correct coding and format.  

Evidence:

The forecaster applies knowledge of coding and format to correctly issue warnings according to ICAO/WMO standards and local rules.

• issuing forecasts according to approved procedures and processes
• applying rules of forecast writing
• applying rules and procedures of correction
• correctly issues SIGMETS or other warnings
• correctly uses ICAO templates for forecasts
• correctly uses WMO code form for forecasts
• correctly uses formats agreed upon between Met Authority and Operators
• correctly uses approved ICAO/WMO abbreviations