Location: Courses are held in the excellent Met Office College facilities at our Exeter headquarters or at a location of your choice.

These courses are run on request.

Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology

Course length: Three days

Aim: To provide a basic-level knowledge of weather systems which affect the UK so the presenter, following a briefing, can deliver a credible weather bulletin with the correct emphasis.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• state what the weather will be for a region, as a result of wind direction;
• state what changes in weather occur under a cold or a warm front;
• explain meteorological terms and how they might affect the general public;
• explain the formation and most likely locations of common weather phenomena;
• identify the differences between various warnings and watches issued by the Met Office to inform the public of weather hazards.

Consolidation course in Broadcast Meteorology

Course length: Two days

Aim: To consolidate, revise or update the meteorological knowledge of the presenter gained from on-the-job experience and from the Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology course, to help them deliver a better weather presentation.

On completion of this course you will:

• have received constructive feedback on the meteorological aspects of your TV and radio presentations;
• have consolidated your meteorological knowledge in the light of experiences while broadcasting.

The Met Office College provides a wide range of courses. To receive more information about training please register your details.