Having exact measurements of the atmosphere is very important in meteorology. This has been helped by the invention of suitable instruments for observation and by the organisation of a network of observing stations to gather weather data.
The art of weather forecasting has challenged many minds and much of the worldly wisdom displayed has been identified with weather lore and weather almanacs. Course fees: £399.00 if paid in full. Pay monthly option: £59 Deposit followed by 8 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £459.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan. Entry requirements: There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Support: All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack. Duration: All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 100 hours. Provided materials:
Course syllabus:
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 Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion Qualification 1: Meteorology Certificate Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert, after your name Qualification 2: Meteorology Level 3 Award At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. What is NCFE NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate. For more information on this award, click here
Earth as a planet
The atmosphere
Weather patterns
Weather patterns (cont.)
Weather forecasting
Atmospheric pollution
Climatic change
Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion Qualification 1: Meteorology Certificate Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert, after your name Qualification 2: Meteorology Level 3 Award At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.
For more information on this award, click here
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.bmp)