Cartographer ANZSCO 232213 | Jobs Roles, Skills & Visa

Cartographer ANZSCO Code: 232213

A cartographer is a person who works as a professional map creator. They use geographical data to create, prepare and update maps, charts, plans and other visual representations of different geographical features. This job needs a proper knowledge of spatial information and ability to explain and understand geographic data. Cartographers can work in different sectors, government agencies, research institutions and private firms. They also design digital maps that can be accessed by people from their smartphones. It shows that people can depend on cartographers for their safe travel and accuracy.

The cartographer is responsible for gathering data to make detailed geographic maps. Their works have multiple duties like, creating good visual representations of data, such as annual rainfall patterns. They review, collect, and connect geographic data from satellite images, reports, surveys, and aerial photographs. They make digital maps for educational, academic, political, commercial, and environmental purposes and also modify, update, modify, or improve existing maps with new information. They collect and examine data, such as population density and demographics, using data collected from geodetic surveys and remote sensing systems.

A cartographer can work in different environments, just like they do different kinds of mapping such as topographic maps or navigation charts. They spend most of the time in the office and fields during that time they create maps. It is not a big deal for cartographers to travel to the locations on their own because it's easy for them, as they create maps to help them understand the topography of the land. However, some cartographers act as contractors, as they give their 40 hours per week for a single organization and sometimes add additional hours for fieldwork.

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Map Maker
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	232213

Cartographer Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have skill levels corresponding to a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience and/or workplace training may be required in addition to the formal qualification ANZSCO Skill Level 1. This occupation requires qualifications equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor's degree or higher and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

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
Advising Architects, Engineering Professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of mapping
Designs and compiles map manuscripts using digital and graphical source material, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, reports and statistics
Advises 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
Supervises and coordinates the work of cartographic associates in the production and reproduction of maps
May produce digital elevation models
May specialise in cadastral (land tenure) or topographical mapping, or maps for specific purposes such as town planning, geology and hydrography
May produce digital elevation models