Bureau of Meteorology - Immersion Day - 2025

Issued by Monash Tech School

Through hands-on activities and a site visit to the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre, earners have gained valuable insights into the climate and meteorology sectors. With a focus on interactive learning, earners have been introduced to key meteorological concepts, including atmospheric structure, observation systems, and climate forecasting tools. Earners have attended an Industry Immersion Day delivered in collaboration with Monash Tech School.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Meteorology - Earners have worked to interpret thermodynamic diagrams, learn about cloud types, and reach conclusions about the structure of the atmosphere, including the presence of clouds and precipitation.
Observation Systems - Earners have explored meteorological measurement techniques, recorded observations, and developed an understanding of a distributed observation network.
Climate Forecasting - Earners have explored weather patterns and forecasts to develop an understanding of how this data is used in a climate context. They have looked into long-range forecasts to understand the impacts of long-term weather conditions in Australia.
Insights into Climate and Meteorology Industries - Earners have participated in a Q&A panel session with the Bureau of Meteorology industry professionals. Earners have practised active listening and asked complex questions about the climate and meteorology sectors.