This qualification reflects the role of skilled spatial information system technicians. They perform advanced data manipulation, including spatial dataset updating and management, development and management of mobile and web-based mapping and use a range of technologies, such as specialised geospatial software, remote sensed imagery, 3-D digital modelling, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
Spatial information skills are applied in a range of industry contexts, including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian traineeship pathway.