Meteorologist
ANZSCO ID 234913
Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.
Job titles
- Climatologist
- Weather Forecaster
Tasks
- Providing meteorological forecasts, briefs and data.
- Issuing weather forecasts.
- Reporting on the weather, preparing weather warnings, and studying long-term weather patterns.
- Advising governmental and non-profit agencies, as well as private businesses and individuals, on safety during natural disasters.
- Forecasting both short- and long-term weather patterns and changes.
- Teaching at a university or other higher-education level.
- Researching the physics and dynamics of climate change.
- Studying the atmosphere to gain a greater understanding of weather patterns.
Study Pathways
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Soft skills
- Analytical thinking
- Interoperating data
- Team work
- Communication
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor Degree or higher is usually needed and most workers have a university degree. Sometimes relevant experience or on-the-job training is also needed. Conservators may not need a formal qualification if they have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tertiary Education Providers
NSW
University of Technology Sydney
Avondale College of Higher Education
Victoria
Australian Catholic University
Swinburne University of Technology
South Australia
The University of South Australia
Tabor College of Higher Education
Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Tasmania
Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland
The University of the Sunshine Coast
Queensland University of Technology
Australian Capital Territory
Australian National University
Northern Territory
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