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Apprenticeship

Spatial data specialist

Level
7
Master's level
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Initiate and lead programmes and projects which use location to link, analyse and gain insight from multiple datasets.

What you'd do

Build and maintain spatial datasets and geodatabases
Analyse geographic data to answer specific research or business questions
Produce maps, dashboards, and spatial reports for stakeholders
Process satellite or aerial imagery to extract useful information
Develop automated workflows for spatial data processing
Advise colleagues on best use of geospatial data and tools
Ensure data quality, standards compliance, and metadata are maintained

What you'd learn

Advanced GIS software use including ArcGIS and QGIS
Remote sensing, satellite imagery analysis, and photogrammetry
Spatial database management and SQL for geographic data
Data science techniques applied to spatial datasets
Cartographic design and effective geospatial visualisation
Geospatial standards, metadata, and data quality principles
Communicating spatial insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Ready to look for a place?
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