Courses: Warning Coordination Meterologist & Service Coordination Hydrologist (WCMSCH)

For a complete listing of related training see : NWSTRN Meteorologist NWSTRN HydroMetTech

Course Number: WCMSCH

Course Length: 8 Working days. Additional information will be provided to participants in an electronic Welcome Packet about 1 month prior to the course.

Type of Course: Residence

Intended Audience: Warning Coordination Meteorologists, Service Coordination Hydrologists

Prerequisites: None

Course Goal: To provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at a WFO or Service Coordination Hydrologist (SCH) at a RFC.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

Course Content: This course covers topics on communication techniques and media responses, interaction with local, state and national agencies, storm and flood assessments; post disaster surveys, spotter networks establishment and maintenance, operational warning philosophy, customer relations and development, effective outreach presentations, conflict resolution and basic principles of time management.

ACE Accreditation: The American Council on Education has not reviewed this course for recommendation of college credit.

Course Manager - Jerry Griffin:

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