What would you do as a Meteorologist?
Meteorologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- study atmospheric conditions and data
- prepare weather and climate reports
- share weather information
- interpret research or operational data
- develop physical theories and models
- lead weather teams
- work with scientists and staff
- prepare presentations
- conduct climatological research
How can you become a Meteorologist?
You need more than one qualification to become a meteorologist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics, physics or similar area
- to complete the trainee meteorologist programme with MetService
- a Master of Meteorology
You may need
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
