1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 2 Professionals >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals >> MINOR GROUP 232 Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors >> UNIT GROUP 2322 Surveyors and Spatial Scientists

UNIT GROUP 2322 SURVEYORS AND SPATIAL SCIENTISTS

SURVEYORS

AND SPATIAL SCIENTISTS

plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine

and

delineate

boundaries and features of

tracts of land

marine floors and underground works,

prepare and revise maps, charts and other geographic products, and analyse, present and maintain geographical information about locations in space and time

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

determining the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
advising Architects, Engineering Professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
compiling and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
analysing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems
supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products

Occupations:

232212 Surveyor

232213 Cartographer

232214 Other Spatial Scientist

232212 SURVEYOR

Alternative Titles:

Geomatician

Geomatic Engineer

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

Cadastral Surveyor

Engineering Surveyor

Geodetic Surveyor

Hydrographic Surveyor

Mine Surveyor

Photogrammetric Surveyor

232213 CARTOGRAPHER

Applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.

Skill Level: 1

232214 OTHER SPATIAL SCIENTIST

Acquires, integrates, analyses, interprets, presents, manages and distributes information about locations in space and time, and develops related equipment, software and services.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Geographic Information Systems Manager