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Geospatial mapping and science - Utilities

Geospatial mapping and science - Utilities

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Level 6 - Professional Occupation

Analysing geographic data for things like maps, satellite navigation systems (satnav) and global positioning systems (GPS).

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Reference: OCC0492D

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Average (median) salary: £43,257 per year

SOC 2020 code: 2114 Physical scientists

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 2114/01 Geologists
  • 2115/06 GIS analysts
  • 2454/03 Land surveyors
  • 3120/03 Cartographers

Technical Education Products

ST0492:

Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) - Utilities

(Level 6)

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Employers involved in creating the standard:

Skanska (Lead Employer), Aecom, Balfour Beatty, Severn Partnership Ltd, Maltby Land Surveys Limited, Sir Robert McAlpine, Jacobs UK Limited, Ordnance Survey, Murphy Surveys, Subscan Technology Limited, Sitechnics Limited (trading name Technics Group), Topcon (Great Britain) Limited, Korec Group, Trimble, Malcolm Hughes Land Surveyors Limited, Leica Geosystems Limited, Cat Surveys Group Limited, Morgan Sindall Group, Historic England

Summary

Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialists interpret and analyse geospatial data (data relating to geographic position on the earth’s surface) and use leading edge digital technology such as laser scanning, Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing and imagery. They provide data analysis and advice for mapping, satellite navigation systems (Satnavs), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), infrastructure, the identification of local, suburban or international boundaries, military, mining and a wide range of other purposes. Specific duties are to interpret, manipulate and analyse geospatial information, data and measurement using a wide range of innovative technologies and to provide strategic advice and recommendations based on this analysis. Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialists can work in either the public or private sector and employers include consultants, contractors, rail operators, government, the military, mapping companies, suppliers of computer based mapping technology, Geographic Information Systems and Building Information Modelling, utilities companies and a range of others. Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialists can specialise in: Geospatial engineering involving the creation of complex layers of interconnected geographic information for urban development including roads, buildings, bridges and offshore construction Hydrography involving the surveying and charting of water, such as seabeds, harbours, lakes and rivers Utilities involving the identification and labelling of underground public utilities such as lines for telecommunication, electricity distribution, natural gas, cable television, fiber optics, traffic lights, street lights, storm drains, water mains, and waste water pipes. Geospatial surveying involving the mapping of land, boundaries and land registration

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Skanska (Lead Employer), Aecom, Balfour Beatty, Severn Partnership Ltd, Maltby Land Surveys Limited, Sir Robert McAlpine, Jacobs UK Limited, Ordnance Survey, Murphy Surveys, Subscan Technology Limited, Sitechnics Limited (trading name Technics Group), Topcon (Great Britain) Limited, Korec Group, Trimble, Malcolm Hughes Land Surveyors Limited, Leica Geosystems Limited, Cat Surveys Group Limited, Morgan Sindall Group, Historic England

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Keywords:

Data Analysis
Degree
Geospatial Mapping
Geospatial Mapping And Science
Science

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Field and office procedures for boundary and/or cadastral surveys.
K2: Understand legal and physical land boundaries and legal title
K3: The principles of geospatial technologies including remote sensing, laser scanning and Geographic Information Systems
K4: Primary data capture techniques and the importance of accuracy and precision, including the use of electronic distance measurement, automatic levels, lasers and other instrumentation
K5: How to analyse and manage geospatial data. Interpretation of plan and map data and legal documents. Holding, retrieving and security of data.
K6: The principles of geodesy including co-ordinate systems, transformations, projections, datums and their importance
K7: How to ensure safe and secure working environments for self and others and the principles of managing risk.
K8: The law and regulations and the role of legal advisers relating to land and sea
K9: How to embed sustainability into your work and best practice principles including the principles of ‘One Planet Living’, balancing economic, environmental and social objectives, minimising energy use, using sustainableconsumables, use of appropriate equipment to minimise carbon emissions
K10: Understanding client requirements, how to supervise tasks and others, safety and conflict avoidance. How to manage projects and tasks to specified programmes, targets and budgets
K13: Understanding of the law, regulation and geospatial data requirements to trace, identify and map underground utilities and service routes.Understanding of electrical and electromagnetic theory.

S1: Undertake and manage boundary and/or cadastral surveys adopting appropriate scales and selecting appropriate supporting documentation. Use and interpret aerial photography and digital imagery.
S2: Identify, assess and source datasets from a range of technologies (including laser scanning, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems) to meet client requirements and assess quality and fitness for purpose
S3: Use the primary data capture techniques ensuring accuracy and precision, use appropriate co-ordinate systems, datums, transformations and projections.
S4: Analyse and manage geospatial data including plan, map and legal data and ensure security of data. Retrieve and analyse data from manual and electronic sources.
S5: Ensure safe and secure working environments and manage risk appropriately
S6: Apply law and regulations relating to land and/or sea and ensure compliance
S7: Manage activities in a way that contributes positively to sustainability and implements best practice. Apply the principles of ‘One Planet Living’ and appropriately balance social, economic and environmental objectives.
S8: Respond appropriately to client requirements, supervise tasks and others, adopt a strong safety culture and ensure effective conflict avoidance.
S9: Effectively manage projects and tasks to specified programmes, targets and budgets and show independent judgement and responsibility
S13: Collect appropriate, accurate, geospatial data to trace, identify and map underground utilities and service routes such as telecommunications, electricity distribution, natural gas, storm drains or water mains. Use of relevant technologies including radio frequency locators and ground penetrating radar

B1: Provide the best possible advice, support or performance of agreed terms of engagement with attention to detail. Show commitment to Continuing Professional Development for self and others
B2: Act in a professional and positive manner at all times
B3: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect and consider cultural sensitivities and business practices
B4: Always act with skill, care and diligence and deal with any complaint in an appropriate professional manner.
B5: Always be trustworthy, open and transparent. Respect client confidentiality and provide professional, unbiased advice

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