Meteorology

Meteorology

About the Level 3 Meteorology Certificate

Meteorology is defined as the science of the atmosphere. Meteorologists study atmospheric phenomena and the effect that the atmosphere has on our weather. By using a number of tools – such as thermometers, barometers and anemometers – meteorologists are able to collect information about the weather and use these to predict the forecast.

This Level 3 distance learning course offers learndirect students a fascinating insight in to the world of meteorology. The engaging e-learning material has been spread over seven individual modules and should take around 110 hours to complete. During the course of their studies, students will learn about everything from the atmosphere and weather patterns to climate change.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed as an introduction to meteorology and is a perfect starting point for those who plan to study the subject to a higher level. The course is also suitable for those who have a general interest in meteorology and the weather.

As with many of the online courses we offer at learndirect, there are no prerequisites to fulfil before enrolment. All students need is a way to access our home study materials, an interest in meteorology, and the motivation to study independently.

What happens after the course?

On successful completion of the course, students will have a fundamental understanding of what meteorology is and how it works. This knowledge will provide a firm foundation for further academic study in this area.

To become a meteorologist, students will first need an appropriate degree. This could be in an area such as physics, maths or geography. Students who continue to study meteorology and obtain the correct qualifications will be able to apply for the following roles:

• Meteorologist
• Weather presenter
• Scientist

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Earth as a planet

• Definitions
• The Solar System
• The Seasons, Night and Day
• Time
• The Moon and Tides
• Eclipses

The atmosphere

• The Organisation of the Atmosphere
• The Tropical Atmosphere
• The Mid-Latitude Atmosphere

Weather patterns

• Synoptic Maps
• Weather Processes
• Cloud Types

Weather patterns (cont.)

• Factors Affecting Pressure and Wind
• Regional Weather Phenomena
• The Life Cycle of a Cyclone
• Thunderstorms
• The Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm

Weather forecasting

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Television Weather Casting
• Setting Up Your Own Weather Station
• Weather Hazards

Atmospheric pollution

• Concentration of Pollutants
• The Past Effects of Pollution
• The Greenhouse Effect
• The Ozone Layer
• Sunspots

Climatic change

• Methane
• Volcanoes
• El Nino
• Atmospheric Cures
• Changing Climates

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Level 3 Meteorology Certificate of Achievement

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that learndirect has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed learndirect to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.