Course Guide
An overview of the course content and what to expect while participating in this course.
3. WMO Marine Forecaster Competencies
This course touches upon many of the WMO Marine Forecaster competencies. However, it primarily addresses the following competencies and performance criteria:
ENSURE THE QUALITY OF METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION AND SERVICES
- Knowledge of stakeholder needs
- Knowledge of stakeholder communication and security systems, if required.
COMMUNICATE METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USERS
- Knowledge of primary users and operations and weather sensitivities
- Knowledge of available communication systems, techniques and methodologies
- Ability to ask users the appropriate questions so as to better understand their needs