Cartographer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 241Architects, Planners and Surveyors
Description
Applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.
Unit group
2412 · Geospatial Information Professionals and SurveyorsDescription
Plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, construction projects, 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.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Collects, researches and analyses geographic data for map and chart creation
- Utilises geographic information systems (GIS) to organise and analyse spatial data
- Creates and updates digital maps and charts using computer software
- Prepares reports and presentations for cartographic communication
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/24/241/2412
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
