Data Visualisation

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to process RPAS datasets and representing data or information visually using different software platforms. The unit aims to provide learners to produce appropriate visual formats to help stakeholders interpret and analyse geospatial data, to understand data more easily, quickly and accurately.

The unit includes mapping visualisation or geographic data such as topography, terrain model, elevation models and other visualisations. Using different software platforms for managing geospatial information, creating custom maps and layouts and analysing and visualising spatial data.

Effective survey and mapping data visualisation requires a combination of technical skills, performance of geographical information systems and design principles.

Work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures in accordance with relevant state/ territory regulations that govern surveying work.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles of data visualisation
• Knowledge of data analysis and statistics
• Ability to create effective visualisation
• Proficiency in different data visualisation tools and software
• Awareness of ethical considerations, data transparency and privacy and confidentiality

Competency

• Understand data types, measurements, volumes and distribution
• Demonstrate competency in preparing data including identifying and dealing with missing data, outliers and errors
• Identify and select appropriate data visualisations
• Understand the limitations and potential biases in data
• Demonstrate data ethics and privacy