1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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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 Cartographers and Surveyors

UNIT GROUP 2322 CARTOGRAPHERS AND SURVEYORS

CARTOGRAPHERS AND SURVEYORS apply scientific and mathematical principles to design, prepare and revise maps and charts, plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manage related information systems.

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:

designing and compiling map manuscripts using digital and graphical source material, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, reports and statistics
advising Surveyors and other professionals on the data requirements for map production, and on the aesthetic, technical and economic considerations of scales, details to be illustrated, place names and reproduction techniques
supervising and coordinating the work of cartographic technicians in the production and reproduction of maps
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 automated 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

Occupations:

232211 Cartographer

232212 Surveyor

232211 CARTOGRAPHER

Alternative Title:

Map Maker

Applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, prepare and revise maps and charts. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

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

Geodetic Surveyor

Hydrographic Survey Operator (Navy)

Hydrographic Surveyor

Photogrammetric Surveyor