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
